Preparing for your Laboratory Investigation

Lab tests are usually done on a sample of your blood, urine, stool, other body fluids or on a piece of tissue from your body. Certain Lab tests are done to confirm a specific disease while other tests provide a more general information on overall status of your organs and systems. Generally, your doctor or a nurse will explain why the tests are needed. We encourage you to ask your doctor or nurse to explain you how the test will be done and what it might show. This will help alleviate your worry.

Blood Test

Before you arrive

Your doctor, nurse or clinical assistant will advise you at the end of the consultation if a blood or any other test is required before the next visit. If a test has been advised, please ensure that you receive the requisition for the advised test. It is a good habit to ask your doctor/nurse/clinical assistant whether fasting is needed for the test.

Day of Laboratory Investigation

Present your Laboratory requisition to the cash counter and get a invoice generated. After that you may walk-in to the following locations for your blood test:

AEH Laboratory – AEH GROUND FLOOR – Near Surgical/Ortho OPD

Saturday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00 pm

Friday & Public Holidays: Closed

Hulhumeedhoo Health Centre

Saturday – Thursday: 8.00am – 12.00 Noon

Friday & Public Holidays: Closed

 Feydhoo Health Centre

Saturday – Thursday: 8.00am – 12.00 Noon

Friday & Public Holidays: Closed

 Maradhoo Health Centre

Saturday – Thursday: 8.00am – 12.00 Noon

Friday & Public Holidays: Closed

 No appointment is required for the blood test but you will need a doctor’s request