10 working tips for blood tests

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Some blood tests including cholesterol tests
require fasting before blood test to get more
exact results. This means you need to fast for
8-12 hours before the test. You also have to
avoid even chewing gum and breathe mints within
the 8-12 hours period before blood test.
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To keep your body hydrated, drinking lots of
water before going to bed and before having the
blood test is a good idea. Not only before, even
after blood drawn have one glass or two glass of
water again to replace the fluids.
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Try to visit your nearest private clinic at
Harley Street early in the morning, mainly for a
fasting blood test. If you are going for a
fasting test you can carry some fruit juice and
light healthy snacks for having it after blood is
taken and you may feel a little weak.
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1st of all carry the prescription of a doctor,
then the invoice (in case you already have
ordered and paid for the test) and other
important paperwork,
lab confirmation order and your photo ID with
you. The labs verify all the documents for
patients' safety.
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Phlebotomist - the lab technician is exactly
trained to draw blood. In the 1st step of drawing
blood you will be asked for your preference for
an arm for the venipuncture process (blood
drawing). Then a tourniquet will be applied to
your arm, and the Phlebotomist will find out the
vein to draw blood. But sometimes it is difficult
to find out a vein.
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Once your phlebotomist found a vein, will insert
a needle and take required amount of blood. If
there is any specific need then you need to
follow the instructions of the phlebotomist. 
If your phlebotomist asks any question related to
the test or illness answers them properly.
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It may be difficult for few to stay relaxed
during blood drawing, but try not to pull away or
move around. Keep your muscles relaxed.
Concentrate on breathing in keeping it regular. 
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Many times for several tests at a time,
phlebotomist may draw more blood to fill more
than one tube of blood. But don't worry, actually
a single tube hold only about a teaspoon each.
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After removing the needle a bandage will be done
to your arm. Again, you should follow the
phlebotomists instructions when to remove the
bandage. Removing the bandage too soon may result
in blemish and irritation.
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The whole big process actually takes only a few
minutes. But not forget to have a healthy
breakfast and lunch after blood test. It gives
you energy, and keep your day healthy.
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Medical Express Clinic Website
http//www.medicalexpressclinic.co.uk/ Address
117a Harley Street Harley Street,
Westminster, London W1G 6AT
Contact 020-7499-1991 Email
info_at_medicalexpressclinic.co.uk