Your exam affects your life insurance rate, so it’s important to prepare. We need to have you fresh and fasted, so be sure to schedule your exam for first thing in the morning. You only have one chance to get the best lab results and the following tips below will help make that happen:

5-7 Days Before Your Exam

· Stick to a healthy diet the week prior to your exam. Minimize the use of salt and avoid sugary and excess fatty foods.

3 Days Before Your Exam

· Do not drink any alcohol products for 72 hours prior to the exam. Alcohol is processed by the liver and can cause liver enzymes to become elevated.

1 Day Before Your Exam

· Stay away from ALL caffeine products. Caffeine can elevate blood pressure.

· Avoid nasal decongestants and pain medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen (unless directed otherwise by your doctor).

· Do not participate in any strenuous exercise. No jogging, weight lifting or swimming. This can cause elevated protein in the urine.

· Fast 8-10 hours prior to the exam-taking place. If your exam is scheduled for 8:00am, begin your fast the night before at 10:00pm. Do not eat or drink anything except for water until you complete the exam the next morning.

· Get a good night’s sleep.

The Morning of Your Exam

· Don’t eat breakfast or use tobacco.

· Have a list of your doctors, including addresses and phone numbers on hand.

Relax. If you followed these exam tips you have

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