A little preparation.
A more informed visit.
Know what to ask before your diagnostic visit, what to discuss on the day and how to plan your next step after receiving a report.
This guide helps you plan your questions. Your healthcare professional’s instructions for your specific investigation take priority.
01 / BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Confirm the details.
Arrive with clarity.
Start with the exact name of your investigation. Contact the centre before travelling so you can clarify the practical arrangements.
Call the centreYour pre-visit checklist
- Is the particular test or scan available?
- Do I need an appointment or a referral?
- What preparation instructions apply?
- What are the cost and payment options?
- What are the opening hours for my visit?
- Which documents or identification should I bring?
Get instructions
for your investigation.
Some investigations need preparation; others do not. Ask for the instructions for your specific test and make sure you understand them.
Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician instructs you to. If you could not follow the preparation, tell the centre before the procedure.
Further reading: MedlinePlus — Preparing for a lab test (opens in a new tab).
Questions to ask before medical tests
02 / DURING YOUR VISIT
Ask questions.
Understand each step.
At reception
Confirm your investigation and the registration information required. Have your clinician’s request ready, if you have one.
Before the procedure
Ask what will happen and who to speak to if you have a concern. Discuss any preparation issues or support needs with the healthcare professional.
Before you leave
Check when the report is expected, how to obtain it and what contact route to use if you have questions about collection.
03 / AFTER YOUR VISIT
Your report is a
starting point for discussion.
Arrange to review the findings with the healthcare professional responsible for your care. They can relate your report to your symptoms, medical history and other information.
Ask what the result means, whether follow-up is needed and when you should next make contact. Avoid changing treatment on the basis of a result without appropriate clinical advice.
For questions about report availability or collection, use the contact arrangements confirmed during your visit.
How laboratory results fit into your carePractical questions before you visit.
Does every laboratory test require fasting?
No. Preparation varies by test. Only fast if the healthcare professional responsible for your investigation tells you to, and ask for the exact instructions. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician advises you to.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Ask the centre to confirm its registration requirements. Keep your referral or test request available, along with any identification or previous reports the centre or your clinician has asked you to bring. A written list of your questions can also help.
Can I receive test results electronically?
Contact the centre to confirm the available report delivery methods and any identity checks required. Please do not send medical reports or other sensitive health information through the general website enquiry interface.
Where can I find the centre’s operating hours?
Appointment requests are available Monday to Sunday, 8am–8pm. Please call +234 704 409 9569 to confirm your specific visit and any holiday changes before travelling.
Plan your route to Gaduwa.
Find the full address and a directions link, then confirm the centre’s hours for your intended visit.
Need information about
a diagnostic test?
Talk to our centre about availability, preparation and your visit.