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FAQ
Laboratory
Fasting
Some blood tests require the patient to be fasting (neither food nor drinks except for sips
of water) for 10 to 12 hours. These are mainly related to glucose and lipid panel. For
further information on blood tests, please refer back to the laboratory or your physician.
Medication
For all medications please refer to your physician who is responsible to inform you
whether to take your medication before drawing blood or not.
The best urine specimens are those collected in the morning. If not possible, any clean
random sample is acceptable.
For urine cultures only, mid-stream sterile samples are recommended.
1. Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet.
2. Midway through urination, fill the container to half full and finish voiding in the
toilet.
3. Replace the lid and tighten it firmly.
If the specimen is given outside the laboratory department it should be delivered to the
lab within 1-hour maximum and stored away from heat.
24-hour urine specimens are collected in a wide-opening container as follows:
In the morning, before starting collection discard the first urine in the toilet.
Write the date and time on set of the process, then start collecting urine.
Collect all urine within the coming 24 hrs. in the container.
It’s forbidden to touch the urine with toilet paper or other items that might contaminate
the sample.
Be careful not to touch the urine with toilet paper. Germs in your toilet paper or other
things might contaminate the urine.
The urine should be kept cool during the 24-hour period by keeping the container on ice.
Stool samples should be collected in a clean-dry cup, without previous antacids, oily laxatives, or anti diarrheal medication intake before collecting the specimen. A small amount of stool is sufficient.
If the specimen is given outside the laboratory, the specimen should be delivered to the laboratory within a maximum of 1 hour and stored away from heat and sunlight.
Sperm specimens should be collected after a sexual abstinence period of a minimum of 3 days.
In a clean and sterile cup, collect all the quantity of ejaculate inside the cup. The specimen should be delivered to the lab within half an hour away from cold and sunlight.
After performing the injection for the PPD test, you should return to the laboratory within
48-72 hrs. maximum to check the result.
Also, try not to subject the injection region to sunlight or heat or scratch it because it may
lead to false result.
Radiology
The following tests DO NOT require any preparations:
- Breast
- Scrotal
- Thyroid
- Transvaginal
- Vascular
The following tests require preparations:
Abdomen
- nothing to eat 8 hours prior to the exam
- patient may take medication
Abdomen & Abdomen Retro Complete/Limited
- nothing to eat 8 hours prior to the exam
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient may take medication
Abdomen Retro Complete/Limited
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient may take medication
Aorta/AAA
- nothing to eat 8 hours prior to the exam
- patient may have water and may take medications with water
Kidney/Bladder
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient may take medication
Pelvis Non-OB
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient may take medication
Pelvis OB
- must drink 8 cups of water 45 minutes before the exam
Pelvis with Transvaginal
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient may take medications
Renal Artery with Doppler for Stenosis
- dinner should be light and consist of clear liquids only, with no dairy
- nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the exam
Renal/Kidney
- must have a full bladder prior to the exam
- patient can take medications
Carotid doppler
- no preparations
Upper & lower extremities
- no preparations
Arteries
- no preparations
Veins
- no preparations
• no creams, powders or deodorants should be applied to your breasts or underarms prior
to the procedure
• book an appointment after 7 to 12 days, from the first day she sees red flesh blood
no specific preparations are required
• eat normally
• remove metal objects like jewelry, hairpins, or hearing aids
You can eat normally and take any regular medications prior to the scheduled MRI unless your
doctor directs you otherwise. You’ll be asked to take off any jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, and other metal objects that might interfere with the magnetic imaging. MRIs use magnetic fields instead of radiation, so they interact with most forms of metal.
Some items include:
1. Pacemakers and artificial heart valves
2. Brain aneurysm clips
3. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
4. Prosthetic joint replacements
5. Metal plates, pins, screws, or surgical staples
6. Cochlear implants
7. Tooth fillings do not usually interfere with MRI, but you should still tell your doctor that
you have them.
• A closed MRI may be hard for you if you have claustrophobia or feel uncomfortable when
exposed to loud noises. If this will make it hard for you to lie still for an extended period, the
doctor may supply you with a sedative. You will also have the option of having your MRI in
our Open MRI.
• You cannot wear hearing aids, glasses, hairpins, or jewelry inside the MRI
• As with most medical procedures, you should inform your doctor if you think you might be
pregnant.
a. Abdomen/Pelvis MRI
• patient should be fasting 4 hours prior to the procedure and has to come before half an
hour in order to take the medication prior to the examination
b. MRI & Arthrography
• patient should undergo an injection under a CT scan before going through with the MRI
procedure
c. Brain MRI
• patient should not wear gel or spray on their head before the procedure and their hair
should be clean
The following tests DO NOT require any preparation:
• Extremities
• Head Without Contrast
• CT Sinus
• Spines: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
• Kidney Stones
The following tests require preparation:
Abdomen and Pelvis
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest and Abdomen
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest Only
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Head with and Without Contrast
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Urology
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Neck
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Please make sure to inform the technician if you are pregnant.
In case your CT scan is performed with contrast, the technician will check with you if you are
allergic to Iodine containing substances like medications or foods.
Please make sure to inform the technicians about any allergy reaction you have in order to perform the exam safely.
PET FDG: Full Body & Brain
Preparations:
• need to be fasting, allowed to drink water
• no smoking or caffeine
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours
PET Gallium-PSMA:
Preparations:
• do not eat after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours
PET Gallium – Dotatate:
Preparations:
• do not eat after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours
Cardiac Imaging:
Preparations:
• stop beta blockers for 48 hours before the examination
• do not eat or drink after midnight
• no caffeine intake
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Thyroid Preparations:
• stop thyroid medications for 1 week before the examination
• allowed to drink
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Parathyroid:
Preparations:
• no specific preparations
• eat and drink normally (no need for fasting)
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Bone scan of joint imaging:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Renal scan
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
HIDA scan:
Preparations:
• do not eat or drink after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
Leukoscan:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Cardiac Imaging:
Preparations:
• stop beta blockers for 48 hours before the examination
• do not eat or drink after midnight
• no caffeine intake
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Thyroid:
Preparations:
• stop thyroid medications for 1 week before the examination
• allowed to drink
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Parathyroid:
Preparations:
• no specific preparations
• eat and drink normally (no need for fasting)
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Bone scan of joint imaging:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Renal scan:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
HIDA scan:
Preparations:
• do not eat or drink after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
Leukoscan:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
avoid eating and drinking for 2 hours prior to the procedure
stop Concor (medication) for 24 hours before the stress test
must shave the chest area
Clean hair
No gel
Sleep deprived (shouldn’t sleep a lot at night)
No inhaler before the test
Can’t perform DLCO/Spiro if the patient has flu
No inhaler before the test
Preparations:
- stop eating for at least one hour before and one hour after taking the iodine therapy
- avoid iodine intake for one week and thyroid medication for two weeks
Post-procedure:
- sleep in a bed alone
- stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
- limit time in public places
Side effects:
- swelling in the cheeks
- mouth dryness
- mild nausea
- minor pain in the neck
Preparation before the examination date:
Avoid eating snacks and heavy food 1 whole day before the procedure
Drink liquids only for 1 whole day before the procedure.
This procedure requires special preparations depending on each case & the doctor’s prescription.
Colonoscopy is a simple procedure; you can get back to your daily activities regularly afternoon.
We give our patients a sedative to reduce anxiety.
Please inform the doctor if you take diabetes medication or anticoagulant before performing the procedure.
The patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure.
We give our patients a sedative to reduce anxiety.
The patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure.
no preparations are required
the patient should be fasting
the patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure
no preparations are required
the patient should be fasting
the patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure