Preparing for tests

No single preparation rule applies to every test. Ask for instructions for your own procedure.

First, confirm which test is planned

  • Check the test name, date and department. Ask the relevant care team whether preparation is needed.
  • Not every blood test requires fasting. If fasting is requested, ask how long, whether you may drink water and when your instructions begin.

Medicines and your daily routine

  • Tell the healthcare team about prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and supplements. Do not stop medicines or change doses unless your doctor tells you to.
  • If you receive instructions about food, exercise or sample collection, make sure you understand them before following them.

If you could not complete preparation

  • Tell the team before the procedure if you could not follow an instruction or forgot part of it. The team should decide whether the test can proceed.
  • This list does not replace your individual test instructions. Ask the relevant department separately about preparation for imaging or invasive procedures.

Your next step

Clarify your individual conditions and preparation with the relevant unit.

Tıbbi birimleri inceleyinHastaneye ulaşın

General preparation guide. The source institution’s services, fees and country-specific rules have not been attributed to Nev Hospital.

MedlinePlus · Laboratuvar testine hazırlık(new tab)

Confirmation before publication: Laboratuvar ve görüntüleme birimlerinin onaylı, işlem bazlı hazırlık talimatları ayrıca alınmalı.

Nev Assistant

How can we help?

Choose what you need to get started.