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English 4 - Laboratory and Diagnosatic Procedure
English 4 - Laboratory and Diagnosatic Procedure
How do I prepare for a lab test?
A laboratory (lab) test is a procedure in which a health care provider takes a sample of
your blood, urine, other body fluid, or body tissue to get information about your health. Lab tests
are often used to help diagnose or screen for a specific disease or condition. Screening helps
diagnose diseases before symptoms occur. Other tests are used to monitor a disease or see if
treatment is effective. Lab tests may also be done to provide more general information about
your organs and body systems.
For any type of lab test, you should prepare for it by:
Following all the instructions given to you by your health care provider (Kalimat passiveciri
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Telling your provider or lab professional if you didn't follow these instructions exactly. It's
important to be honest. Even a minor change from the instructions can have a big effect on your
results. For example, some medicines raise or lower blood sugar levels. Taking them too close
to a blood sugar test could affect your results.
Telling your provider about any medicines, vitamins, or supplements that you are taking
Taking these steps can help ensure your results will be accurate and reliable.
One of the most common lab test preparations is fasting. Fasting means you should not eat or
drink anything except water for up to several hours or overnight before your test. This is done
because nutrients and ingredients in food are absorbed in the bloodstream. This can affect
certain blood test results. The length of fasting can vary. So if you do need to fast, make sure
you ask your provider how long you should do it.
Other common test preparations include:
Avoiding specific foods and drinks such as cooked meats, herbal tea, or alcohol
Making sure not to overeat the day before a test
Not smoking
Avoiding specific behaviors such as strenuous exercise or sexual activity
Avoiding certain medicines and/or supplements. Be sure to talk to your provider about what you
are currently taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.
For some blood tests, you may be asked to drink extra water to help keep more fluid in your
veins. You may also be asked to drink water 15 to 20 minutes before certain urine tests.
What types of lab tests require special preparation?
Some of the most common lab tests that require fasting include:
screen : Menyaring
symptoms : Gejala
honest : Jujur
fasting : puasa