FAQ
Blood and biochemical test
- Do not eat anything
or drinking small amounts of water
- Be calm before
the test
- No medication
or antibiotics / 3 days ago /
- Don't eat
fatty, spicy or fried foods / 3 days ago /
- No alcohol / 3 days ago /
- Give before
testing other tests. Examples: ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT
Urology test
- Do not eat colored foods like coffee, chocolate, etc. / Before 1 day/
- People who do
physical work and exercise should refrain from exersize before 3 days
- Bring to a
designated disposable container or return to the laboratory for disposal
- Deliver urine
to the laboratory within 2 hours of placing in a sample container
- Bring morning urine sample
- Take sample from the middle part of the urine
- Do not test during menstruation
Gynecological examination
- The external
genitalia should be washed
- No vaginal
suppositories or other treatments / 2 days ago /
- No vaginal
washing or deodorant spray / 2 days ago /
- Absence from sexual intercourse / 2 days ago /
- Do not test
during menstruation
Computer tomography
- Dietary
guidelines vary depending on the test. In some cases, it is necessary not to
eat for 5-6 hours.
- Be sure to
tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might be pregnant
- In case of contraindications, inform your doctor
- Nausea and
allergies may occur with contrast agents. If you have allergies inform in advance
Men's screening
- The genitals
should be washed
- Do not urinate in the morning, or do not urinate for 2-3 hours
- No sexual intercourse from 24-48 hours
Bacteriology test
- Give a sample
before antibiotic treatment. If antibiotic treatment is started, take a test
gap for 8 to 10 hours
- Take a test
sample to prevent external contamination with a clean, large-mouthed container
or sterile cotton swab.
- For sputum
tests, wash your mouth thoroughly in the morning, rinse your throat with boiled
water, and give a good cough and sputum.
- Perform a throat swab test in the morning without brushing your teeth or mouth
- When testing
for tapeworm, do not wash the anus in the morning, but come in the morning and
give the sample
Gastric endoscopy
- Do not eat after 19:00 the night before the test and do not drink fluids in the morning
- For anesthesia, come 1 hour before the appointment and see an anesthesiologist to prepare
- In the case of
have a gastric telescope with anesthesia, do not to drive or drive alone that
day
Colon endoscopy
- Come the day
before the test and take with bowel cleanser and instructions
- Drink the
laxative according to the instructions, and do good exercise, such as going up
and down stairs, walking around the room, etc.
- For
anesthesia, come 1 hour before the appointment and see an anesthesiologist to
prepare
- In the case of have a gastric telescope with anesthesia, do not to drive or drive alone that day
- In some cases,
the test may turn into surgery, so ask your endoscopist for advice.
Stool analysis
- Put a large
napkin in a well-cleaned, well-drained toilet
- Cut off
1/3-2/3 of the spoon from the stool mounted on the lid of the sterilized
container
- The stool should be free of urine
- The sample
should not be dried
Ultrasound
Abdominal:
- Test on an
empty stomach or 6-8 hours after a meal
- Have bladder
urine
- People who are overweight or bloated should not eat gas-producing foods (milk, dairy products, carbonated drinks, eggs) for 3 days
- Wear comfortable clothing
Heart:
- Do not use
products that increase heart rate (energy drinks, coffee, alcohol ....)
Note:
Prostate and
uterine abnormalities require bladder urination, and bladder urination is not
required for pregnancies older than 3 months. No special preparation for thyroid
or breast ultrasound is required.
MRI
- Dietary
guidelines vary depending on the test.
- Be sure to
tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might be pregnant
- Notify if
there is any metal or implants in the body (spinal implants, teeth etc.)
- You must remove
or take off jewelry, and ornaments
- If you have a biliary tract MRCP test, do eat anything
- People who have claustrophobia should notify
the doctor in advance.
Chest X-ray examination for pulmonary tuberculosis
- In case of pregnancy or possible pregnancy, it is necessary to notify the doctor in advance
- If you have had a chest X-ray or chest CT scan within the last 3 years, please bring the images and other information
- A chest X-ray is not a definitive way to diagnose tuberculosis, so in case of doubt, your doctor may recommend additional tests (sputum test, CT scan, etc.) to clarify the diagnosis.