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Detailed guide to preparing for your comprehensive health test

To ensure that your health test gives the most accurate results possible, there are a number of specific guidelines you should follow before taking the test. Here is a detailed guide:

General preparations

FASTING:  Some of these tests, such as those for blood sugar and lipid profile, may require an 8-12 hour fast. Check with the laboratory to see what specific instructions apply.
TIME OF DAY: Hormonal markers such as cortisol have diurnal variation. It may be best to take the test in the morning when levels are most stabilized, unless otherwise advised.
MEDICATIONS: If you are taking medications that affect any of these markers, consult your doctor about whether you should stop taking them before the test and if so for how long. If you take thyroid medication, it should be taken after the test. We do not recommend taking the test if you are on hormone treatments. Consult your doctor first.
HYDRATION: Drink plenty of water, but avoid alcohol and caffeine 24 hours before the test. This facilitates the blood sampling.
AVOID STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Strenuous exercise can affect certain blood markers, so it may be a good idea to avoid it 24 hours before the test.

Thyroid gland

TSH, T3, T4, anti-TPO, TRAb
Take Levaxin or other thyroid medications after you have the blood test.

Hormonal balance

Read more about where in the cycle do I take my hormone test?

CORTISOL: This test should be taken in the morning when levels are at their highest.
PROGESTERONE: For women, this test should be taken about a week after ovulation, in the middle of the luteal phase.
OTHER HORMONES (FSH, ESTRADIOL, TESTOSTERONE, SHGB, LH, DHEAS):
Women should take hormone tests in accordance with their menstrual cycle and in consultation with a doctor.
If you are on hormone therapy, such as hormone injections, it is generally not recommended to take the test.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS
IRON: This test should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning.
SUPPLEMENTS SUCH AS BIOTIN: If you are taking biotin or other health food products, stop for at least 72 hours before the test, as these can interfere with the test results.

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
LDL, HDL, CHOLESTEROL, TRIGLYCERIDES: Avoid eating fatty foods 24 hours before the test.
Liver and Kidneys
ALT, AST, ALP, SODIUM, ALBUMIN, CREATININE, POTASSIUM: A milder diet without alcohol is recommended in the days before the test.

BLOOD STATUS
MCV, RBC, WBC, Hct, Hgb, MCH, PLT: No special preparation is required, but hydration may help.

BLOOD SUGAR
HbA1c, INSULIN: These tests are usually performed on an empty stomach.

INFLAMMATION
CRP: If you have an acute infection or inflammation, you should wait until it has passed before taking the test.

Please note that although these guidelines are general, it may be helpful to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations. Proper preparation ensures a more accurate picture of your current health.