Laboratory tests help in timely and accurate diagnosis of various diseases. Laboratory tests are of decisive importance for the diagnosis of diseases: more than 60% of the information is provided by laboratory tests. The results of laboratory tests allow not only to identify the disease, but also to prescribe the appropriate treatment, so it is very important to carry it out accurately. Accuracy depends not only on the equipment with which the laboratory specialists work, but also on the patient. It is also very important to properly prepare for the examination.
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How to prepare for examinations?
Basic requirements for a patient preparing for blood tests:
• It is recommended not to eat anything for 8-12 hours before blood tests. It is important to remember that juice, tea, coffee, especially with sugar, as well as food. Only water is allowed to drink.
• The patient must not have eaten for 3 hours before the general blood test.
• 1-2 days before the examination, it is advised to eat less fatty and fried food, not to drink alcohol. If a holiday is expected on the eve of the laboratory test, it is better to postpone the test for 1-2 days.
• Do not smoke for an hour before the test. The level of many enzymes and hormones in the blood can fluctuate at different times of the day, so it is advisable to carry out these tests before 10 am. morning
• It is recommended to avoid physical exertion (do not exercise) and stress before the blood test. It is advised to calm down and rest for 10-15 minutes.
• If you are about to start taking medication, then it is better to do the tests before you start taking them, or after 10-14 days of taking the medication. When determining the effectiveness of treatment, blood is usually tested 14-21 days after taking the drug. If you are taking medication, be sure to tell your doctor or laboratory staff about it.
• Blood tests are not recommended after X-ray and ultrasound examinations, massage, reflexology or physiotherapy procedures.
• The results of women’s hormonal tests are influenced by physiological factors related to the menstrual cycle, therefore, when preparing for the test of sex hormones, it is necessary to indicate the phase of the cycle and follow the recommendations of your doctor on which day of the cycle the tests should be performed.
