Medical Tests

To undergo various tests, patients and clients need to obtain certain information so that conditions are created which pave the way for the fullest possible cooperation between patients and the medical-diagnostic team, in order to obtain more accurate and reliable results. Basic points: Although fasting is not required for many tests, fasting is preferable for certain reasons. So, as far as possible, come to the laboratory without having eaten breakfast. Inform the laboratory of the medications you take and your medical history at the time of sampling. Avoid smoking and other tobacco products. For a lipid (fat) test, observing 12 to 14 hours of fasting is mandatory. Avoid consuming any kind of liquids (tea, coffee, alcohol, etc.) except water. Fasting blood sugar test and 2-hour blood sugar test: For the fasting blood sugar test, fast for about 8 hours. Come to the laboratory before 8 a.m. After the fasting blood sample is taken, eat your usual daily breakfast. As soon as you begin eating breakfast, note the time. Exactly 2 hours after the recorded time, come for sampling. As far as possible, eat breakfast at the laboratory and wait at the laboratory until the second sampling. During the test (over the 2 hours), refrain from exercise and walking. After eating breakfast and during these 2 hours, refrain from eating or drinking anything. Do the fasting and 2-hour blood sugar tests on the same day. Take your blood-sugar-lowering medications and insulin as directed by your treating physician. Collecting a complete urine sample - urine culture A urine sample is used to detect the presence of certain substances and cells, including sugar, protein, and blood, and to diagnose urinary tract infections; therefore, the following points should be observed. A urine culture test should be done before starting antibiotics. If you have taken antibiotics at the time of your visit, it is better, with your physician's advice, to prepare the sample for the urine culture 72 hours after taking the medication. Method of preparing a urine culture sample (infants): Before doing anything, wash your hands with soap and water and dry them. Clean the infant's urinary area and its surroundings with diluted soap solution, then rinse the area several times with water. Then attach the special bag (urine bag) to the