Documents to bring

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

Attire

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

Fasting

  • 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.

Medication and Supplements

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

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Stool sampling for Fecal Occult Blood Test

  • 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

  • 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.

Pap smear/HPV DNA test

  • 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.

Mammogram

  • 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.

Ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis

  • 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.