Question 1

How many hours of fasting are required before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

10-12 Hours of fasting required, do ensure that you do not over fast (beyond 13-14 hours)

Question 2

Do I have to bring any ID proof while coming to the hospital for the procedure?

Accepted Answer

If already registered at the hospital provide the hospital ID number at the time of reporting
at the hospital. In case the first time please carry Government ID Proof for Registration
purposes.

Question 3

Can I drink water before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Report at the Health check reception on empty stomach, there is no restriction to the intake
of water

Question 4

What type of clothes can I wear for the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Avoid wearing tight, formal clothes.

Question 5

Do I have to bring my medical reports?

Accepted Answer

Bring all your earlier medical reports, prescription, glasses if available along with regular
Medicines

Question 6

Can menstruating women submit their urine or stool samples?

Accepted Answer

Kindly note that during menstruation, we cannot accept urine or stool samples. Kindly
inform the nurse or coordinator or book an appointment accordingly

Question 7

Are there any restrictions on smoking and alcohol consumption before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Avoid smoking & consuming alcohol for a minimum of 12 hours before the check-up

Question 8

Are there any test exemptions for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant ladies shall not undergo X-ray, mammography & Bone densitometry

Question 9

Will the urine and stool samples be collected at the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Bring stool & urine samples in a clean & sterile container (container may be collected from
Manipal hospital) if it is the part of the package or you can give the same at the hospital

Question 10

Are the consultations a part of the package?

Accepted Answer

Opinion & advice will be given by the consultant physician, based on the standard tests in
the package, any further tests or consultation recommended by the doctor, will not be a
part of the package & hence will be charged extra. The availability of reports in such
instances will depend on the nature of the tests