Notice: Please note that as per the terms & conditions stated on the voucher. All the tests/scans must be completed within 3 months from the date of purchase. There are strictly no refunds or extensions allowed.
Preparation for Health Screening
We hope that you have a pleasant and wonderful experience at HOP Medical Centre. Here are a few key points to take note of so that you ready for your appointment.
What should I bring?
1. NRIC/FIN/Passport
2. Recent medical reports or xrays/scans images.
3. Scan voucher (proof of purchase)
How should I prepare for specific tests/scans:
ECG
– Please wear a 2-piece outfit as electrodes will be placed on your chest.
– Shave chest hair (if any)
TONOMETRY
– Bring along your eye glasses (if any).
– Remove contact lens at least 30mins before the test.
SPIROMETRY
– If you are on inhalers, please call the medical centre one-day prior to your appointment to check if any preparations are required.
– Do not smoke 1-hr before your test.
TREADMILL
– Avoid caffeinated food and drinks on the day of your test.
– Bring along your sports attire and running shoes.
– You are encouraged to bring a spare set of clothes to change after the test, there are no shower facilities available on site but body wipes can be provided on request)
– If you have any known heart conditions or on any heart or blood pressure medications, please consult a physician before the test
X-RAY
– If you are pregnant, please avoid this test.
– Please inform us if you had a chest x-ray in the preceding 6-months.
ULTRASOUND
– Please bring your previous scan results from other healthcare institutions if available
Abdominal / Hepatobiliary System Ultrasound:
– Fast for at least 8-hrs
– Avoid smoking at least 2hrs before examination
Prostate / Pelvis Ultrasound:
– Drink 5 to 6 glasses of water 1-hr before your scan.
– Avoid urination
PAP SMEAR (Ladies)
– To be done at least 5 days after your menstruation
– Avoid sexual intercourse, use of creams, medication, spermicides or tampons 2 days prior to your appointment.
– If you are only comfortable with female staff performing your test please inform us before coming for your appointment.
MAMMOGRAM (Ladies)
– If you are pregnant, please avoid this test.
– Examination should be done at least 1 week after your menstruation.
– Avoid perfumes, powders, deodorants and creams at your chest or underarm areas.
– Wear a comfortable 2-peice outfit.
– Gowns available upon request.
– A mammogram is recommended for ladies 40yrs and above.
STOOL TEST
– To be done at least 5 days after your menstruation (Ladies)
– Avoid red meat and iron supplements 3 days prior to your appointment.
URINE TEST
– To be done at least 5 days after your menstruation (Ladies)