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Pre-Screening Guidelines

To ensure a smooth and productive health screening visit with us, it is beneficial to familiarise yourself with the following pre-screening guidelines.

What Should I Bring?

  • Identification documents for registration

    • NRIC / Passport / Work Permit
    • Staff Pass, Company Letter or e-Card (for Corporate Customers)

  • Past medical reports and scan results from your last health screening

  • Routine medication (if applicable)

  • Spectacles for vision test (if applicable)

    • Do NOT wear contact lenses during the tests
    • Contact lenses should be removed at least 30 minutes prior to the tests.

  • Sports attire, including sports shoes and socks, for treadmill stress test (if applicable).

What Should I Wear?

Pre Screening - What to wear

  • You are encouraged to wear a comfortable two-piece outfit, preferably with a short-sleeved shirt or blouse

  • For X-rays and other medical imaging procedures, it is advisable to leave jewellery, watches, and other accessories at home, including any piercings that can be easily removed. Certain types of piercings can interfere with the imaging process or cause discomfort during the examination.

  • You may be required to change into a medical gown for your procedure. Lockers will be provided for your personal belongings.

What to Take Note of Before My Appointment?

Medication

  • Long-Term Medications: Some medications may need to be temporarily stopped prior to your appointment. Consult with your healthcare provider for specific instructions regarding any long-term medications you are taking.
  • Diabetes Medication: If you have diabetes, you may be advised to discontinue your diabetes medication on the day of your appointment. However, if you have Type 1 diabetes and use insulin injections, it is important to consult with your doctor beforehand.
  • Heart Conditions and High Blood Pressure: Routine medications for heart conditions and high blood pressure are generally permitted during the screening. However, beta-blockers should be discontinued 1-2 days before the appointment. If you are taking beta-blockers, it is advisable to consult your doctor for further guidance.

Fasting

For certain tests like blood tests and abdomen ultrasounds, fasting is necessary. It is advised to abstain from food and drinks for a minimum of 8 hours before your appointment. You are allowed to drink small amounts of plain water during the fasting period. Avoid consuming alcohol for 3-5 days before the blood tests.

Urine Collection

Pre Health Screening Urine Collection

You may pre-collect a specimen bottle from our medical centre before your appointment.

Follow these steps to collect your urine sample, on the day of your appointment:

  1. Thoroughly wash your hands and genital area with water.
  2. Hold the specimen bottle in one hand, being careful not to touch the inside of the bottle.
  3. Start urinating into the toilet bowl. After a few seconds, while still urinating, position the specimen bottle in the urine stream to collect urine directly into the bottle until it is half-filled.
  4. Securely screw the cap onto the specimen bottle and place it in the provided bag.

Stool Collection

Pre Health Screening Stool Sample Collection

You may pre-collect a specimen bottle from our medical centre before your appointment.

Avoid consuming the following 3 days before your stool sample is collected:

  • Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Beef, lamb and other blood products (chicken and pork is permitted)
  • Raw fruits and vegetables, especially melons, radishes, turnips and wasabi or horseradish (cooked fruits and vegetables are permitted)
  • More than 250mg of Vitamin C in the 72 hours before the sample collection (e.g. 2 cups of orange juice or via supplements)

Follow these steps to collect your stool sample, in preparation for your appointment:

  1. You may collect your stool sample no more than 12 hours before your appointment.
  2. Avoid contact with urine and pass stools directly into a clean container or onto newspapers placed under the toilet seat.
  3. Use the scoop attached to the cap of the specimen bottle to transfer an adequate amount of stool into the bottle (one scoop is typically sufficient).
  4. Securely screw the cap onto the specimen bottle and place the bottle in the provided Ziploc bag.
  5. Store the specimen bottle at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
  6. By following these instructions, you will ensure the proper collection and preservation of your stool sample for your appointment.
Pre-Screening Menstrual calendar

For ladies

To ensure more accurate results, it is recommended to schedule your Pap smear, urine, and stool tests at least 1 week after the last day of your menstrual period. If you happen to be menstruating on the day of your appointment, please inform our clinic staff. Avoid sexual intercourse 2 days before cervical screening examinations (ThinPrep PAP Smear).

For mammogram screenings, do not apply deodorant, perfume, body lotion, powder, cream, or cosmetics on your underarms or around your chest area, as they may affect the mammogram results.