Preparing for your health screening.
Easy health screening preparation tips: how to prepare, what happens on the day, and simple do’s and don’ts so your results are accurate and your visit goes smoothly.
Health screening preparation: before your visit
Good health screening preparation gives more accurate results and a smoother visit.
Choose and book
Pick a package or ask us to help you choose. Booking ahead shortens your wait; walk-ins are welcome during opening hours.
Fast for 8–10 hours
Have a light dinner, then nothing to eat or drink except plain water until your blood test. Morning appointments are easiest.
Medicines
Take your usual blood pressure, heart and thyroid medicines with water. If you take diabetes tablets or insulin, do not take them while fasting — bring them and take them with your meal after the blood test, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Supplements
Stop biotin (vitamin B7) and hair-skin-nail supplements 2–3 days before, as they can upset thyroid and hormone results. Tell us about any blood thinners.
Women
Book a Pap smear when you are not having your period. Tell us if you are or might be pregnant. For a pelvic ultrasound, come with a comfortably full bladder.
Feeling unwell?
If you have a fever, flu or are recovering from an infection, consider rescheduling — illness can temporarily change some results.
What to bring
IC or passport, previous reports, your medicines or a list, glasses or hearing aids, and a small snack for after the blood test.
Your screening day, step by step
What happens from the moment you arrive.
- 1
Registration
Show your IC, fill in a short personal details form, and confirm your package and fasting time.
- 2
Measurements
Blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and waist are checked.
- 3
Doctor’s consultation
The doctor reviews your history and examines you. Breast or pelvic examination is done with a chaperone if it is part of your package.
- 4
Blood and urine samples
A small blood sample is taken from your arm, and you give a mid-stream urine sample in a container we provide.
- 5
Scans and procedures
ECG, ultrasound, Pap smear or other tests in your package are done during the same visit where possible.
- 6
Eat and go home
Once the blood test is done you can eat, drink and take your usual medicines. Most visits are completed in one morning.
- 7
Results with your doctor
Most results are ready in 24–48 hours. Your doctor goes through each one with you and agrees a follow-up plan.
Do’s and don’ts for health screening preparation
Do
- Drink plain water while fasting — it keeps you hydrated and makes the blood test easier.
- Take blood pressure and heart medicines as usual with water.
- Wear loose, short-sleeved clothing.
- Tell us if you feel faint with needles — you can lie down for the blood test.
- Tell us about pregnancy, allergies and blood thinners.
- After the blood test, press on the spot for 3–5 minutes and keep the plaster on for an hour.
Don’t
- Eat, chew gum, or drink coffee, tea or juice while fasting.
- Drink alcohol in the 24 hours before your test.
- Do heavy exercise the day before — it can affect muscle, kidney and urine results.
- Smoke on the morning of your test.
- Take diabetes tablets or insulin while fasting, unless your doctor has told you to.
- Have sex, douche or use vaginal creams in the 48 hours before a Pap smear.
Health screening preparation FAQ
Quick answers to common health screening preparation questions from our patients in Kepong.
How long should I fast before a health screening?
Fast for 8–10 hours before your blood test. Health screening fasting is simple: have a light dinner, then only plain water until your blood is taken. This gives reliable blood sugar and triglyceride results. Not sure if your package needs fasting? WhatsApp us before your visit.
Can I drink water or coffee while fasting?
Plain water is fine and makes the blood test easier. Avoid coffee, tea, juice, milk and chewing gum until your blood is taken — even without sugar, they can affect your results.
Should I take my usual medicines before the test?
Yes, take blood pressure, heart and thyroid medicines with water as usual. Do not take diabetes tablets or insulin while fasting — bring them and take them with your meal after the blood test, unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Tell us if you take blood thinners.
What to bring for health screening?
Bring your IC or passport, previous screening or lab reports, your medicines or a list of them, glasses or hearing aids if you use them, and a small snack for after the blood test. Wear loose, short-sleeved clothing.
Can I do a health screening during my period?
Blood tests, ECG and most scans can go ahead. Book your Pap smear for a day when you are not having your period, and let us know, as menstrual blood can affect the urine test.
Should I postpone if I am unwell?
If you have a fever, flu or a recent infection, consider rescheduling until you have recovered — illness can temporarily change blood counts, inflammation markers and blood sugar. WhatsApp us and we will help you pick a new date.
How long does the visit take, and when are results ready?
Most visits are completed in one morning. Most results are ready in 24–48 hours, and your doctor goes through each one with you and agrees a follow-up plan.
Why does health screening preparation matter?
Small things can change your results. A meal raises blood sugar and triglycerides, biotin supplements can upset thyroid tests, and heavy exercise or alcohol can affect muscle, liver and kidney results. Good health screening preparation means fewer repeat tests and clearer answers.
Questions about your health screening?
Our team is happy to help with your health screening preparation — just WhatsApp or call us.
Find usLot C-08-G (ground floor), KepongGi, Jalan Rimbunan Teratai 1, 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
KepongGi Square · beside Taman Metropolitan Kepong
Phone / WhatsApp011-1560 7148
Opening hoursMon–Fri 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
This page gives general information and does not replace advice from your doctor. If your doctor gives you different instructions, follow your doctor.