Ace Hub Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

2F Ace Hub Mart Bldg., corner Teodoro-Tinio Sts., Sta. Maria Village 1, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines 2009
(0908)895-3937 [Smart] | (0917)798-9993 [Globe]
acemedlaboratory@gmail.com

GUIDELINES/PREPARATIONS FOR ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

FOR FASTING SPECIMEN: Optimal fasting period: 8-12 hours

 Do not eat, drink, or smoke/vape for 8-12 hours prior to your blood test.
 If you are thirsty, sips of plain water only are permitted. (No coffee, tea, fruit juice, lemonade or alcohol).
 Medications should only be stopped on the instructions of your doctor.

THINGS TO AVOID:
As well as food and drink, there are some other things to avoid when fasting for a blood test. These include:
 Alcohol: Alcohol can also affect blood sugar and fat levels, giving inaccurate results to blood tests that require
fasting. If a person is being asked to fast before a blood test, they should also refrain from drinking alcohol.
 Smoking/Vaping: Smoking/vaping can also affect blood test results. If a person has been asked to fast before a
blood test, they should avoid smoking.
 Coffee: Coffee affects digestion and can also affect the results of a blood test. As such, people should not
drink coffee before a fasting blood test.
 Chewing gum/candies: Chewing gum, even if it is sugar-free, should be avoided when fasting for a blood test. This
is because it can speed up digestion, which can affect results.
 Exercise: Exercise can also speed up digestion and affect results, so people should avoid it for the recommended
fasting period.

FOR STOOL PREPARATION: Quantity/amount: Pea-sized

 Put on gloves before collecting the stool, and wash your hands thoroughly after removing the gloves to avoid any
infection caused by the spread of germs. Specimen cup is provided for the sample collection. DO NOT FILL THE
CUP WITH STOOL! Small amount/quantity will do.
 Do not collect the stool sample from the toilet bowl or cotton-tipped/cotton buds.
 Do not mix toilet paper, water, or soap with the stool sample.

FOR URINALYSIS WITH DRUG TESTING: Quantity: 60 ml

 Properly filled out Drug Testing Consent form.
 No VALID ID, NO BIOMETRICS policy (Valid IDs includes: Philhealth, SSS, UMID, PRC license, Driver’s license,
Barangay ID, Company ID, NBI/Police clearance, TIN, etc.)
 Fill up the specimen container provided, must contain at least 60 ml of urine. Sealed with signature after
collection.
 Collection of specimen is strictly OBSERVED, An Authorized Specimen Collector will be provided.

FOR ECG: No preparation needed.

 Remove your jewelry and any other accessories especially metal objects (eg. Belt, keys, coins, etc.)
 Prior to undergoing the ECG, the technician performing the test will ask you to remove any jewelry or other
accessories that could possibly interfere with the electrical readings.
 You will also be asked to remove clothing on the upper half of your body, so that your chest and arms are exposed,
and you may be asked to wear shorts to better expose your legs.
 For female patients, you may be asked to remove your brassiere, wear comfortable clothes.

Prepared by:
Caesar A. Alesna Jr., RMT
Chief Medical Technologist
Ace Hub Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
 Ace Hub Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
2F Ace Hub Mart Bldg., corner Teodoro-Tinio Sts., Sta. Maria Village 1, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines 2009
(0908)895-3937 [Smart] | (0917)798-9993 [Globe]
acemedlaboratory@gmail.com

 For the duration of the test, it is important that you do not talk, move, or engage in any activity that could disrupt
the test readings. Lie as still as possible in order to ensure the greatest accuracy of the results. Breathe normally
(as you would at rest) as abnormal respiration could also interfere with test results.

Prepared by:
Caesar A. Alesna Jr., RMT
Chief Medical Technologist
Ace Hub Medical Diagnostic Laboratory