How many hours before the blood draw should I fast?
Is a diet required for GENERAL EXAMINATIONS OF BLOOD and URINE?
It takes 12 hours of fasting and 24 hours of abstinence from alcohol. Water intake is allowed.
Are the examinations for THYROID and CANCER DICTIONS done only in the morning?
Blood sampling can be performed at any time of the day and does not require fasting.
My doctor asked for a GYNECOLOGICAL ORMONOLOGICAL CONTROL. When is it done?
Blood sampling can be performed at any time of the day and does not require fasting. All tests are always evaluated according to the day of the woman’s cycle. However, the preferred time period for a better assessment of most tests (Prolactin, FSH, LH, androgens) is between the 2nd and 5th day of the cycle.
Can we drink water before blood sampling?
Yes. Water does not affect any test.
Does menstruation affect my exams?
Cholesterol is reduced during ovulation and iron before ovulation. The reason for the decrease in iron in this phase, as well as the generally low price of iron during women’s reproductive age, is now considered to be hormonal and is not associated with blood loss.
My doctor recommended that I have a vaginal discharge test. Do I need any preparation?
It is best to wash at home from the night before with the usual soap we use for our personal hygiene and to avoid sexual intercourse.
My doctor recommended that I have a semen analysis and semen culture. What rules should I follow?
Abstinence from sexual intercourse or masturbation for 4 days.
Avoid using too much alcohol.
Thorough cleaning of genitals with soap and water. Wipe with sterile gauze.
The sperm is collected in a sterile cup (urine collector), after masturbation and not intermittent intercourse.
We take care to collect the entire quantity.
During the winter months, we wrap the cup externally with cotton and transfer it to the laboratory, taking care not to expose it to low temperatures. (thermal shock of sperm). In the case of the sperm diagram, the sperm must be transferred to the laboratory in half an hour.
How do I collect 24-hour urine?
Morning urination is not collected. The second urination as well as all the rest will be collected in a special container that you will get from the pharmacy. Collect until the morning urination of the next day. The first morning urination of the first and second day should be at the same time. If necessary, use a second container. Be careful not to miss any urination, as the procedure should be repeated. Urine should be stored in the refrigerator during collection.
My doctor recommended that I have a general urine test and a urine culture. Do Ι need any preparation?
Wash external genitals, very well with soap and water (do not use antiseptic). Rinse with plenty of water. Wipe with a clean towel.
In a large sterile container, collect urine from the urine. That is, after letting the first urine run in the toilet bowl, collect the medium stream of urine in the sterile container and let the rest fall into the toilet.
Preferably collect the first morning urine. But it doesn’t matter if it’s any other urination.
They must be delivered to the laboratory within half an hour of receipt, otherwise they are placed in the refrigerator or in a container with ice cubes until they are given to the laboratory.
Urine culture should be performed before receiving antibiotic therapy. If you have taken any antibiotics before, please let the lab staff know.
Does smoking affect the results of my tests?
Smoking a cigarette stimulates the marrow and adrenal cortex. Glucose increases to 10min and the increase lasts 1 hour. Growth hormone doubles to 30min. It is best not to smoke before blood sampling.
Can we take our medication before the blood draw?
Some drugs interfere with the metabolism of certain substances or the reaction of the analysis. Such drugs are:
Angiolytics-hypnotics (Librium – Valium – Hipnosedon).
Salicylates
Contraceptives (cause an increase in iron, total cholesterol and a decrease in HDL cholesterol).
Antihypertensives – diuretics (Hygroton – Lasix).
The antiepileptic drug (EPANUTIN).