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Preparing for Your Test


Many diagnostic tests require preparation beforehand. Before any laboratory test, your physician should discuss these details with you. Always follow the directions of your physician before any medical diagnostic test.

At the time of your test, the technicians at Accu Reference will administer the test, ensuring that you have made the proper required preparations. Below is a guide to several of our common tests. Use these as a guide, but to not replace the instructions of your physician.

General tips to make your lab testing experiences easier

  • For some tests, such as a cholesterol or glucose test, you may need to for at least 8 hours before your blood is drawn. During this time, do not eat or drink any food or liquids, except water.
  • Drink plenty of water before a blood test. This will keep your blood pressure from dropping and prevent any fainting or dizziness during the test.
  • If your doctor does not tell you to fast before testing, you should eat breakfast to keep your blood sugar up. This may help prevent any lightheadedness or dizziness. However, do not eat immediately before your test if you think that food in your stomach might make you nauseous.
  • Continue taking regular medications, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you take vitamin or mineral supplements, ask your doctor whether you can continue taking them.
  • If you take heparin, Coumadin (warfarin) or another blood-thinning medication, tell the Accu Reference technician before your blood is drawn. We will closely observe the puncture site after your blood is drawn to be sure bleeding has stopped before you leave.
  • Relax during the test. If you have any questions about what will happen before, during, or after, ask us and we will put your mind at ease.
  • Bring something to eat and drink with you, so that after your test you can immediately have a snack. You may resume your regular diet after your test.
  • After an hour you can remove the bandage over the puncture site. An easy way to do this is to take a shower or bath. If bleeding reappears, apply light pressure to the spot and put on a new bandage. Do not worry if bruising appears around the puncture site. Simply apply some ice and wait a few days.

24-hour Urine Sample

Eight to twelve hours before a 24-hour urine samples, refrain from the following:

  • Smoking
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Vigorous Exercise

On the day of your sample collection, discard your first morning urine then continue collecting every time you urinate for the following 24 hours. Your urine collection container must be kept refrigerated during the collection period, up until it is submitted. Make sure to write your name, the date, and time on your urine collection container for submission.


Blood Work Testing

Before blood work testing, you must fast. The day before your test, you must stop eating and drinking at midnight. You may drink liquids, such as water, black tea, and black coffee, but do not use sugar, milk, or cream. Continue to take any medication you are prescribed, unless advised not to by your doctor.
Fasting is required for the following tests:

  • Lipid
  • Glucose testing
  • Vitamin K
  • Alpha-2 macroglobulin
  • Calcitonin
  • Carotene
  • Vitamin A
  • Cholesterol
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Collagen type 1C-Telopeptide
  • Lactose

Stool Analysis

A stool sample may be required to test for conditions affecting the digestive tract. Stool samples can be collected in either a thoroughly cleaned milk jug or in a stool collection hat (also know as a firemans hat). Fill containers with stool to the line indicated on the side of container(s). Remember to write your name, the date, and time on your stool collection container for submission.
Stool analysis can be used to test for:

  • O&P (Ova & Parasite exam)
  • C-Diff
  • Adenovirus
  • Occult Blood Testing

Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Chromium Testing

If ordered to undergo a Vitamin B6, Calcium or Chromium test, you must refrain from taking any vitamin supplements and alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.

Cadmium Testing

Three days before a Cadmiun test, you must refrain from eating seafood.

Citric Acid, 24-hour Urine with Creatinine Testing

Three day prior to testing, you must refrain from taking. Consultation with your doctor before taking this test. Make sure to closely follow your doctor's instructions before this test.

Copper and Copper/RBC Testing

Avoid vitamins for seven days prior to testing.



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Cranford Patient Service Center
27 South Avenue West, Cranford, NJ 07016
Phone: (908) 441-7710
Fax: (908) 441-7711
Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday, Friday                   : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday                              : 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

 


Irvington Patient Service Center
40 Union Avenue, Suite 205, Irvington, NJ 07111
Phone: (862) 231-6223
Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday   : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday                     : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday                        : CLOSED


Linden Patient Service Center
1901 East Linden Avenue, Unit 25, Linden, NJ 07036
Phone: (908) 474-1004
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday             :     CLOSED

Sunday               :     CLOSED


Somerset Patient Service Center
1553 Rt.27, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (609) 527-9192
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday             :     CLOSED

Sunday               :     CLOSED


Succasunna Patient Service Center
225 State Route 10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Phone: (973) 971-9314
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Voorhees Sheppard Patient Service Center
903 Sheppard RD., Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: (856) 528-5915
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Voorhees White Horse Patient Service Center
1307 White Horse Rd., Suite A100, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: (856) 454-5128
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     8:00 AM - 5:00 PM



Stamford Patient Service Center
111 High Ridge Road, First Floor, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (908) 583-6632
Hours:

Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday        : CLOSED

Thursday      : CLOSED

Lunch Break : 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM



Baltimore Patient Service Center
3455 Wilkins Avenue, Suite L10-A, Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: (410) 644-4444
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Cambridge Patient Service Center
503 Byrn Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: (443) 477-6568
Fax: (443) 477-6530
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 


Germantown Patient Service Center
19785 Crystal Rock Drive, Suite 209, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 247-0345
Fax: (240) 247-0344
Hours:

Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

 


Greenbelt Patient Service center
7525 Greenway Center Drive, Suite T9, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: (856) 454-5218
Fax: (856) 454-5136
Hours:

Monday -  Tuesday  :     7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday             :     7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday                :     7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday                     :     7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday                 :     8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


West Diamond Ave Patient Service Center
806 W Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (734) 212-8192
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     7:30 AM - 6:00 PM


5th Avenue Patient Service Center
5908 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Phone: (718) 880-9970
Fax: (718) 880-9970
Hours:

Monday - Thursday :  10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Friday                    :  10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Saturday                :  10:00 AM-6:00 PM


Brooklyn Patient Service Center
7510 4th Avenue, STE 4, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: (718) 238-2034
Fax: (718) 833-3846
Hours:

Monday - Friday    :  8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday                :  8:00 AM-1200 PM

Sunday                  :  Closed


First Medcare
8707 Flatlands Avenue, Lower Level, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Phone: (718) 210-1909
Fax: (718) 210-1910
Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday :                                 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

 


New Hyde Park Patient Service Center
1575 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, Suite 100-A, NY 11040
Phone: (516) 500-1047
Hours:

Monday - Friday :  7:30 AM-4:00 PM


Rockville Centre Patient Service Center
178 Sunrise Hwy, Lower Level, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 442-0417
Fax: (516) 442-0418
Hours:

Monday - Friday  :    7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday            :     8:00 AM-2:00 PM

 



Medical Drive Patient Service Center
1314 Medical drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: (910) 491-5253
Hours:

Monday - Thursday   :    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday                     :     8:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Skibo Road Patient Service Center
1905 Skibo Road, Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Phone: (910) 867-7071
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :     8:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Walter Reed Patient Service Center
1220 Walter Reed Road, Suite A, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: (910) 481-1956
Hours:

Monday - Thursday   :     7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday                      :     8:00 AM - 2:00 PM



Bangor Patient Service Center
225 Erdman Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013
Phone: (610) 452-9174
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :   8:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Hazelton Patient Service Center
101 South Church Street, Hazelton, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 455-0747
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :   8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Kingston Patient Service Center
517 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 283-0674
Hours:

Monday - Friday   :   7:00 AM - 3:00 PM



ACCU Reference Louisiana Stat LAB
1532 River Oaks Road W., New Orleans, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 779-8163
Fax: (504) 779-8164
Hours:

Monday-Friday   :     7:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Metairie Patient Service Center
4213 Saxon Street, Suite #100, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 516-2461
Hours:

Monday-Friday   :     7:00 AM - 4:00 PM



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