{"id":8318,"date":"2025-03-08T14:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T12:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8318"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:55:47","slug":"preparation-for-analysis-to-obtain-accurate-results-of-laboratory-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/preparation-for-analysis-to-obtain-accurate-results-of-laboratory-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for tests: how to get accurate laboratory test results"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Why is it important to properly prepare for tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"377\">Laboratory tests help assess health, diagnose diseases, and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. However, to get the most accurate results, it&#039;s important to properly prepare for testing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"528\">Violating the recommendations before taking the tests can lead to distorted results, which will complicate diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"592\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"590\">Main factors influencing test results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"983\">\n<li data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"703\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"620\">Food and fluid intake<\/strong> \u2013 certain products can change sugar, cholesterol, and other indicators.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"804\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"730\">Physical activity<\/strong> \u2013 activity before the test can increase hormone and enzyme levels.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"887\"><strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"830\">Medications<\/strong> \u2013 some medications affect the chemical composition of the blood.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"983\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"899\">Stress<\/strong> \u2013 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-stress-hormones-affect-the-body-and-how-to-control-them\/\"   title=\"Stress hormones: types, effects on the body and ways to control them\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"199\">stress hormones<\/a> can change glucose levels and other biochemical indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1097\">To avoid errors, you must familiarize yourself with the requirements in advance. <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/before-you-pass-the-analysis-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"Before taking the tests, you need to know\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"410\">preparation<\/a> before each type of analysis.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1154\"><strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1152\">How to properly prepare for various tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1213\">Preparation depends on the type of laboratory test.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1262\">General rules for preparing for tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1346\">Blood, urine, and other biomaterial tests are usually performed <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1343\">on an empty stomach<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1435\">By <strong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1374\">1-2 days before analysis<\/strong> Fatty foods, alcohol, and exercise should be avoided.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1523\">It is advisable not to take medication before donating blood (if possible and agreed with your doctor).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1585\">Before the tests, it is important <strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1582\">do not smoke for at least 1 hour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1657\">You should refrain from tea, coffee, and sugary drinks before testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1725\">Detailed recommendations depend on the specific type of study.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1764\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8320\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"Blood collection procedure for laboratory analysis\" width=\"950\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves.jpg 950w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves-600x437.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-white-coat-with-stethoscope-wearing-gloves-768x559.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1762\">Preparing for a blood test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2454\">\n<thead data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<tr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1783\">Analysis type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1800\">Preparation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1870\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/hematological-panel\/zagalnyj-rozgornutyj-analiz-krovi-avtomatychnyj-analyzer-wbc-lym-mid-grn-lym-mid-grn-rbc-hb-hct-mcv-mch-mchc-rdw-plt-pct-mpv-pdw-3-histogramy-wbc-rbc-plt-shoe-ruchnyj-pidrahunok-lejkotsytarnoyi-fo\/\"   title=\"Complete blood count + Complete blood count (manual count): WBC, Lym, Mid, Grn, Lym %, Mid %, Grn %, RBC, Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plt, Pct, MPV, PDW, 3 histograms (WBC, RBC, PLT). ESR + manual count of complete blood count)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"342\">Complete blood count<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On an empty stomach or 3-4 hours after eating, avoid physical exertion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2059\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1979\">Biochemical blood test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On an empty stomach, do not eat for 12 hours, do not consume fatty foods or alcohol for 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2167\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2089\">Hormonal studies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On an empty stomach, avoid stress, alcohol, and exercise for 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2197\">Glucose tolerance test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>It is given in the morning on an empty stomach, do not eat, drink coffee, or tea for 12 hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2368\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\">Vitamin and trace element analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Do not take vitamin supplements 3 days before the test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2454\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2393\">Immunological tests<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Do not eat for 12 hours, do not take antihistamines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2492\"><strong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2490\">Preparing for a urine test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2878\">\n<thead data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2532\">\n<tr data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2532\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2511\">Analysis type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2528\">Preparation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2597\">General urine analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Collect morning urine after hygiene procedures, avoid foods that stain urine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2791\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2716\">Daily urine analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>During the day, collect urine in a clean container, do not drink coffee or alcohol.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2878\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2828\">Analysis for protein, glucose, salts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Do not take diuretics before the test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2932\"><strong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2930\">Preparing for tests for infections and STIs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3235\">\n<li data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3007\">By <strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2965\">2-3 days before the smear test<\/strong> should abstain from sexual contact.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3088\">Do not use antiseptics or vaginal suppositories before the test.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3156\">Men should not urinate during <strong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3135\">2-3 hours<\/strong> before testing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3235\">Do not take antibiotics 1-2 weeks before the test (with the approval of your doctor).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3273\"><strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3271\">Preparing for a stool analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3650\">\n<thead data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3313\">\n<tr data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3313\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3292\">Analysis type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3309\">Preparation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3441\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3367\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/diagnostics-of-gastrointestinal-diseases\/coprogram\/\"   title=\"Coprogram\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200\">Coprogram<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Do not eat fatty foods for 2-3 days, do not take iron-containing drugs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3528\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3472\">Fecal occult blood test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Avoid meat, beets, and greens 3 days before the test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3650\">\n<td><strong data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3557\">Dysbacteriosis analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The material is collected in a sterile container, do not take antibiotics for 7 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3702\"><strong data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3700\">What should you not do before taking the tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"4125\">\n<li data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3806\"><strong data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3735\">Do not change your diet abruptly<\/strong> \u2013 if you follow a specific diet, you should not change it before the test.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3885\"><strong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3829\">Do not drink alcohol.<\/strong> \u2013 this may change blood and liver test results.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"4004\"><strong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3942\">Do not engage in intense physical activity.<\/strong> \u2013 this can affect glucose, hormone, and creatinine levels.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4125\"><strong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4069\">Do not use cosmetics before a urine or swab test.<\/strong> \u2013 some components can change the composition of the biomaterial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4159\"><strong data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4157\">Where can I get tested?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4272\">Laboratory <strong data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4189\">Medilab Plus<\/strong> offers a wide range of laboratory tests with high accuracy of results.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4318\"><strong data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4316\">Advantages of testing at Medilab Plus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4531\">\n<li data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4393\">Using modern equipment for the most accurate results.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4451\">Get results quickly online or in-branch.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4531\">Consultation with doctors on interpretation of tests and further recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4709\">Proper preparation for tests is the key to reliable results and an accurate diagnosis. 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