{"id":2120776,"date":"2026-08-30T16:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/?p=2120776"},"modified":"2026-08-30T16:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:25:11","slug":"7-hidden-mistakes-92-of-patients-make-before-blood-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/2026\/08\/30\/7-hidden-mistakes-92-of-patients-make-before-blood-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Hidden Mistakes 92% of Patients Make Before Blood Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date: <b>2026-08-30 14:30:30<\/b><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"wrap_aoaeb82c\" class=\"aoa_wrap \">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width:750px;height:440px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LZkmwecO5dg?enablejsapi=1\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n    <div id=\"aoaeb82c\" class=\"aoa_overlay \">\n        <div class=\"aoa_content\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\"><img style=\"margin:0 auto;max-height:400px;\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <span id=\"close_aoaeb82c\" class=\"aoa_close\"><\/span>\n        <a id=\"close_btn_aoaeb82c\" class=\"aoa_close_btn\" onclick=\"setVisibility('aoaeb82c', 'none');\">&times;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\u2022 Join the waitlist for my PRIVATE community to improve metabolic health &#8211; https:\/\/forms.gle\/bTkecFN6XapGGbip6<br \/>\n\u2022 Sign up for my FREE Weekly Newsletter (The Weekly Checkup): dr-mitch-rice-f4tq6y.mailerpage.io<\/p>\n<p>Helpful Supplements:<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood Pressure (Magnesium Glycinate: https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_S9pyiPbNKdchgstebB<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood Pressure (Potassium): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_bfzVOshmBIVPdZ4mqm<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood Pressure &amp; Others (Vitamin D3+:K2): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_4KrKhHspWIE0lLpQoy<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood Sugar (Berberine): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_dkzhQV7GPhVSZFYIa4<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood Sugar (Apple Cider Vinegar): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_8Q6h4bCUhFUZ7aevz8<br \/>\n\u2022 Brain Health (Matcha Green Tea): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_ya76CbVj6jXsuLPjvX<br \/>\n\u2022 Heart &amp; Vascular (Omega 3s\/Fish Oil): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_YBql4EsnORZUIL2GT0<br \/>\n\u2022 Heart &amp; Vascular (CoQ10\/Ubiquinol): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_5BTdKCbQyln9VFCAxv<br \/>\n\u2022 Liver Support (Milk Thistle): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_UmmWIufcChe0kCMwvB<br \/>\n\u2022 Longevity (Creatine): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_njTJbQUtK3IigOMr3y<br \/>\n\u2022 Metabolic Health (Black Garlic): https:\/\/lvnta.com\/lv_jAhb8m50Isba4NaXjz<\/p>\n<p>There are 7 common mistakes that can throw off your blood test results and most people have no idea they are making them. Just one of these mistakes could inflate your LDL, distort a cortisol reading, or make your kidney function look completely wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Today I walk you through exactly what these mistakes are, why they happen, and what you can do differently before your next blood draw to get the most accurate results every single time.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn:<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f The fasting mistake that quietly throws off two major panels at once<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Why something that feels healthy right before your blood draw can backfire<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f How the time of day you show up can change your results entirely<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f The overlooked habit that can distort your kidney and blood cell numbers<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Why what you don&#8217;t tell your doctor matters just as much as what you do<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f The one thing a single blood draw can never actually catch<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mitch Rice, DO (Doctor Mitch) is a board certified family medicine physician focused on helping adults reverse insulin resistance, slow aging, and protect the organs that matter most.<\/p>\n<p>\u23e9 Video Time Stamps:<br \/>\n0:00 Start Here<br \/>\n0:29 Mistake One<br \/>\n1:49 Mistake Two<br \/>\n2:51 Mistake Three<br \/>\n6:19 Mistake Four<br \/>\n7:21 Mistake Five<br \/>\n8:31 Mistake Six<br \/>\n9:17 Mistake Seven <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac \u201cSo whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 1 Corinthians 10 v31<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nAll My Resources + Website: https:\/\/dr-mitch-rice-f4tq6y.mailerpage.io\/<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nCOMING SOON<br \/>\n\u2022 Join the waitlist for my PRIVATE community to improve metabolic health &#8211; https:\/\/forms.gle\/bTkecFN6XapGGbip6<br \/>\n\u2022 Join the waitlist to have Dr. Mitch Rice as your PERSONAL doctor with 24\/7 messaging, same-day answers, no waiting rooms: https:\/\/forms.gle\/Eu4izGZ5Mt7gCDXe9<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nFor business inquiries &amp; sponsorships: drmitchrice@gmail.com<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH ME:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drmitchricedo<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfa5 TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drmitchricedo<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nREFERENCES:<br \/>\nffects of postprandial lipemia on plasma cholesterol metabolism<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3856571\/<br \/>\nMuscular exercise can cause highly pathological liver function tests in healthy men<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17764474\/<br \/>\nSleep and circadian regulation of cortisol: a short review<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8813037\/<br \/>\nEffect of dehydration on blood tests<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/pdi.2111<br \/>\nBiotin interference with troponin lab tests: assays subject to biotin interference (FDA)<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics\/biotin-interference-troponin-lab-tests-assays-subject-biotin-interference<br \/>\nTransient elevation of hepatic enzymes in volunteers after intake of alcohol<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16481283\/<br \/>\nExposure to heavy metals and red blood cell parameters in children: a systematic review of observational studies<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9583003\/<br \/>\nAssociation of mercury exposure with the serum high sensitivity C reactive protein level in Korean adults<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10088518\/<br \/>\nHeavy metals (StatPearls)<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557806\/<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nThe information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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