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Health Screening Preparation

Health Screening can be daunting to first-timer. The whole process varies individually and depends on how comprehensive your screening packages are.
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Health Screening Preparation

Health screening can be daunting for a first-timer. The whole process varies individually and depends on how comprehensive your screening package is. It may take up to 3-4 hours, or even a whole morning or afternoon. Here are a few pointers for you to prepare for your health screening and gain the most out of your session.

  • Fast at least 8 hours prior to your health screening date.
    An easy way is to fast after 10pm the day before your health screening. You are allowed to drink plain water. Coffee, tea, milk, and other food and drinks are not allowed during fasting.
  • Hold off any medication during the morning of your health screening.
    You may wish to check with the staff or doctor in charge whether you can resume your medication after the health screening.
  • If your health screening includes a stools test, avoid iron supplements and red meat for at least 3 days before your health screening.
  • Bring along old medical reports, previous investigations such as X-rays, ultrasounds or CT/MRI scans, and blood test results during your health screening to aid continuity of care.
  • Bring along a list of the long-term medications that you take daily.

For females

  • Urine test, stools test, and pap smear should be performed at least 5 days after the last date of your period.
    If your period coincides with the date of your health screening, inform the staff or doctor in charge. The tests will be re-arranged at a later date as presence of blood can affect the outcome of tests.
  • Mid-stream urine sample is required for a health screening urine test. You are advised to be hydrated before a urine test for better collection of urine samples (plain water is allowed when fasting).
  • Inform the clinic staff and doctors if you are or suspect that you are pregnant.
  • Avoid powder, spray, perfume, or deodorant over the armpit or breasts on the day of your mammogram.
  • Drink 6 to 8 cups of water if you are opting for an ultrasound of the pelvis, as a full bladder is required for the scan.
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For males

  • Mid-stream urine sample is required for a health screening urine test. You are encouraged to be hydrated prior to the urine test to collect a good urine sample (plain water is allowed when fasting).
  • Rectal physical examination may be required for assessing the prostate physically.
  • You will be required to have a full bladder following 6 to 8 cups of water if you are opting for an ultrasound of the prostate.

For stress treadmill ECG test

  • You may wish to bring along exercise comfortable attire such as T-shirts, shorts, sports shoes.
  • Postpone the test if you are suffering from recent muscle strain, bone injury, or fracture involving your muscular system or any recent eye procedures.
  • Check with the clinic staff or doctors if you are on heart or blood pressure medications. Medications such as beta-blockers may need to be stopped 3 days prior to treadmill tests.
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Most importantly

  • Don’t rush, don’t stress, plan, and relax.
  • If you are feeling under the weather, you may consider rescheduling your appointment as certain medications such as antibiotics may affect your screening results.
  • Share openly with your doctor if you have any concerns and what expectations you would like to achieve from the health screening.

Health screening is the first step to taking control and making a positive difference to your health. Good luck!

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