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In order to obtain accurate information, we recommend the applicant:
- Fast for 6-8 hours prior to the appointment.
- Limit salt and high-cholesterol foods 24 hours prior to the
exam.
- Avoid strenuous exercise 12 hours prior to the exam.
- Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for at least 12
hours prior to the appointment.
- Limit caffeine and nicotine one hour prior to the
appointment.
- Drink a glass of water one hour prior to the appointment.
- Provide names and dosages of current medications.
- Provide any history of problems associated with providing a
blood sample.
- Have available member numbers of any current health
insurance plan.
- Have available names, addresses and phone numbers of any
doctors or clinics visited in the last 5 years.
- Women, please mention to the examiner when making your
appointment if you will be menstruating at the time so that a
better time may be arranged.
- Get a good night of sleep prior to the examination.
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