Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer

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Preparation Before Examination (General)

• The whole check up can take around 1-2 hours (registration and waiting time included), please reserve enough time.
• All medications except those for diabetes can be take as usual.

Preparation Before Examination (For Women)

• Women cannot have pap smears or urine tests during menstruation.
• For women who are pregnant, please notify the staff as soon as possible, as some of the examination items cannot be performed, such as X-rays or pap smears.

Preparation before body fluids sample collection

• Fresh body fluid samples should be provided for testing.
• Body fluids include urine, secretions, semen, faeces, etc.
• Urine : half a cup of mid-stream urine in a clean container.
• Stool samples : put different parts of the faeces in a clear container. Avoid contact with toilet water during the process. The samples should be stored at room temperature and returned to the clinic within 24 hours.

Preparation before X-ray examination and mammography

• If in doubt or during pregnancy, X-ray, mammography or DEXA cannot be performed.
• For mammography, antiperspirants should not be applied.

Preparation before Blood pressure measurement, resting ECG and Treadmill

• Rest for around 15 minutes before measuring the blood pressure.
• Before taking a resting ECG, you should remain calm and refrain from strenuous exercise.

Preparation before ultrasound

• You should fast for 6 hours before the abdominal/ gallbladder ultrasound.
• Ultrasound of pelvis, prostate or bladder requires a full bladder. Please drink around 300ml of water before the examination.

Preparing for Pap smear examination

• Avoid vaginal medications one week before the examination and avoid vaginal lavage and sexual activity the day before the examination.

Preparation before blood test

• If you need to test blood sugar or blood lipids, you must fast for around 8 hours or more before the test.
• After the blood is drawn, lightly press the wound for about 5 minutes.

DEXA Bone Density Test

• Recommended for 40 years old or above

Preparation before Allergy Tests

• Please DO NOT have medication for allergy within 7 days before examination.