{"id":1862,"date":"2022-05-31T12:22:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T16:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/how-to-prepare-for-your-test-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T15:05:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T19:05:53","slug":"how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for a test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][vc_row_inner rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;col-lg-6 text-center text-lg-left pr-md-4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1998&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; rs_image_class=&#8221;w-100&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;col-lg-6 mt-3 mt-lg-0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; rsinner=&#8221;ch_pr_45&#8243;][vc_column_text rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;]In order to get blood tested, patients must bring their laboratory request form signed and stamped by a registered physician as well as their AZV card. When a patient does not have an AZV card, a patient must bring valid identification.<\/p>\n<h3>Laboratory request form<\/h3>\n<p>The laboratory request form must be completely filled out with the following information:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker-list-md\">\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>a. Full name of the patient<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>b. Date of birth<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>c. Address and telephone number<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>d. AZV number<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>e. Name, stamp and signature of the doctor \/ specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Payment methods include:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"marker-list-md\">\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Debit card<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Credit card<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Other insurance declarations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657039304946{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<h1 class=\"tt-entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<div class=\"h-decor\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][vc_row_inner rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;col-lg-6 text-center text-lg-left pr-md-4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; rs_image_class=&#8221;w-100&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;col-lg-6 mt-3 mt-lg-0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; rsinner=&#8221;ch_pr_45&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;]In order to do a laboratory test, you have received a laboratory request form signed by a registered physician. This will often be blood and \/or urine tests, but you can also go to the laboratory to hand in feces, semen or other body materials to be examined. For most tests, you can go to all LABHOH locations an appointment is not necessary.<br \/>\nRead the laboratory request form that you received from your doctor, you can find instructions that are important for you. For example, whether you should be fasting for the test.<\/p>\n<p>Fasting means that you cannot eat or drink anymore on the day before the examination from 22:00. It is allowed to drink water or tea without additives. If you use medication you can take it as usual, unless your doctor has agreed otherwise.<br \/>\nFor the test mentioned below, you have to be on an empty stomach in order to get your tests done.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker-list-md\">\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Glucose<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is only available at the MOB location of Hospital LABHOH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1654017242492{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;col-lg-6 text-center text-lg-left pr-md-4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;]Some examinations cannot be performed at every LABHOH location or time. The location is stated on your lab form or you will be informed by your doctor. If you need material for the examination, for example, a jar to collect the urine, you can obtain this at one of the LABHOH locations.<\/p>\n<p>Please click below on the specific information folder on other tests which requires different procedure:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker-list-md\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/General-Information-LAB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>General Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Foodhandlers_labhoh-new.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Foodhandlers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bacteriological-Culture_labhoh.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Bacteriological Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rechtsgeldig-DNA-vaderschapsonderzoek_labhoh_ned.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Rechtsgeldig (DNA) vaderschapsonderzoek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prenataal-testen-met-NIPT_labhoh_ned.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Prenataal-testen-met-NIPT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/OGTT-2024_NED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Instructies OGTT (NED)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Roze-Swab_labhoh_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Roze swab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Groene-Swab_labhoh_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Groene swab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Feces_labhoh-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 2.627l-16.427 16.427z\"><\/path><\/svg>Faeces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labhoh.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sputum_labhoh_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg class=\"icon icon-check-mark-1\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M14.485 26.841c-1.451 1.451-3.805 1.451-5.255 0l-8.142-8.142c-1.451-1.45-1.451-3.804 0-5.254s3.804-1.451 5.255 0l4.851 4.85c0.366 0.366 0.961 0.366 1.328 0l13.135-13.135c1.45-1.451 3.804-1.451 5.255 0 0.697 0.697 1.088 1.642 1.088 2.627s-0.391 1.93-1.088 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