Do you have to fast before your blood draw for PRP injections?

Hi @crf7! You are not required to fast prior to a PRP procedure. I do recommend avoiding NSAIDs or any blood thinning medications to optimize your PRP with the platelet counts and the growth factors. I hope this was helpful!

There is absolutely no reason you need to fast before PRP withdrawal. Your platlet rich plasma is not affected by ingestion of food in any way. It is very odd someone was told to fast before blood was drawn. Perhaps there was a secondary reason for fasting such as general anesthesia or intravenous sedation before procedures.

PRP needs no fasting. ensure PRP is injected with acell and you start theradome now.

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