Patient Information Sheet for Health Screening

Documents to bring

Identification documents for registration (NRIC, passport, driving license etc.)
Past medical records (if any)

Preferably, wear comfortable short sleeved/sleeveless clothing to ensure a smooth venepuncture and blood pressure measurement

As the tests done are fasting tests, please fast for at least 8 hours before your scheduled appointment.
No food or beverages (including tea/coffee) are allowed during the fast. Sips of plain water are allowed.

Please do not consume your routine medications/supplements until after the tests are completed. You may consume them after the health screening is completed.

Stool sample bottles may be collected from the clinic before or during your health screening.
You may collect your stool sample a day before your health screening if you are collecting the sample prior. Alternatively, the sample can be submitted at a later date.
The sample can be collected by securing a piece of plastic/newspaper/toilet paper under the toilet seat before sitting down to pass stool.
Do not allow urine to contaminate the sample.
Using the scoop attached to the bottle cap, transfer 1 scoop of stool into the specimen bottle.
Screw the cap on tightly and place the bottle in the ziploc bag provided.
Your stool sample should not be kept for more than 12 hours before submission. Store it at room temperature.
Avoid red meat and iron supplementation for 3 days before the sample is collected.
For women, the stool test should be done at least 7 days before or after your menses.

Urine sample bottles may be collected from the clinic before or during your health screening.
You may collect your urine sample on the morning of the health screening or at our clinic.
Wash your hands and wipe the genital area with tissue before collection.
Hold the uncapped urine bottle with one hand and take care not to touch the inner surface of the bottle.
Collect the mid-steam sample of urine (after 2-3 seconds of urinating) and fill the bottle until it is around half full.
Screw the cap on tightly and place the bottle in the ziploc bag provided.
For women, the urine test should be done at least 7 days before or after your menses.

For women, the pap smear/HPV DNA test should be done at least 7 days before or after your menses, to ensure accuracy of results.

Schedule your mammogram to be at least 7 days after the last day of your menses.
Do not apply any cream, deodorant, perfume or powder at your underarms or chest area as it might affect the quality of the mammogram.
Do not undergo this examination if pregnant as it involves exposure to X-rays.

Please fast for at least 8 hours if you are undergoing an abdominal ultrasound.
You will be required to drink around 4-5 glasses of water before the procedures are performed.
Avoid urinating for around 1 hour if undergoing a pelvic ultrasound.