Preparing for your test

Test

Preparation

Lipids (fasting)

12 hours fasting *

Glucose (fasting)

12 hours fasting *

Drug levels

As per your doctor's instruction

Skin allergy tests+

This test takes about 30 minutes.
You will need to stay in the
collection rooms for that period.
(Appointment required)

* Fasting: Nil by mouth except water for 10-12 hours (no tea or coffee)
+ Available only at Courtenay Place and Lower Hutt