How To Prepare:

To prepare for Pap Smear:
• Best done 10–20 days after the 1st day of Last Menstrual Period
• Avoid scheduling it during menstruation, especially if bleeding is heavy.
• Avoid vaginal interference (48 hours prior). For at least 48 hours before the test, do not:
a) Have vaginal intercourse
b) Use tampons
c) Use vaginal creams, suppositories, medications, lubricants, or douches

1. Eat a Low-Fat dinner the night prior to your blood extraction. A low-fat diet may consist of
   clear soup or broth, steamed/baked/boiled fish, meat, or vegetables, as well as steamed rice.
   Please avoid fried fish/meat, drinks high in sugar, and non-fried rice.

2. After your dinner, DO NOT eat or drink anything
   (except small sips of water) for 12 hours.
   We advise that you come to the clinic 30 minutes prior to the end of your fast.

   • For patients only getting a Lipid Panel: fasting time of 10–12 hours is required.
   • For patients only getting a fasting blood sugar (FBS): fasting time of 8–10 hours is sufficient.
   • For patients getting both FBS and Lipid Panel: fasting time of 10–12 hours is needed.
   • For patients who will also undergo whole abdominal ultrasound:
     the sonologist requires testing with a full bladder. If you are getting an ultrasound together with your fasting labs (FBS, Lipid Panel),
     you will be asked to drink enough water to ensure a full bladder only after your blood has been drawn.

3. Some medications may need to be stopped prior to certain procedures:

   • If you are taking beta-blockers or Ivabradine, this may need to be stopped prior to a treadmill stress test.
     Please consult your physician/cardiologist regarding this.

4. For male patients with check hair who need to undergo 12-L ECG,
   your care provider may or may not shave part of the exam area to prevent the formation of artifacts on the 12-L ECG result.

5. Collect stool specimen as follows:

   • A specimen pre-labeled with your name and birthday will be provided for you. Kindly ensure that the information written on your cup is correct.
     If not, please inform your Patient Experience Officer (PEO).
   • Please avoid contact of stool specimen with urine or toilet water.
   • Please leave the stool specimen into the receptable provided inside the lavatory.

6. Preparations for Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT):

   Starting three days before you collect your stool sample, please avoid:

   • Red meat such as beef, pork, lamb, or liver.
   • Raw fruits and vegetables.
   • Vitamin C such as fruit juices with Vitamin C and Vitamin C supplements in doses higher than
     250 mg per day.
   • Antacids (medications to relieve heartburn or stomach pain).
   • Medications to stop diarrhea (loose or watery bowel movements).
   • Iron supplements.