Variable Details

Available Studies
ROS, MAP, MARS, Clinical Core, LATC
Scaled? 
Not Scaled
Variable Type 
Longitudinal
Variable Name 
fasting
Categories
Blood Measures

Fasting status
Fasting status at time of blood draw

Fasting status is reported at the time of blood draw. Participants are asked to report the time of their last meal. If a participant is unable to answer the question, a nurse or caregiver's response is recorded, if available. Participants who are impaired and cannot answer questions clearly are marked as "don't know." A participant is considered fasting if the last meal was consumed at least 8 hours prior to the time of blood draw.

ValueCoding
1Yes
2No

Note: "Don't know" is coded as a missing value.