For Upper Endoscopy nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours before the
test.
Ensure you have read the instructions for Endoscopy or Colonoscopy
in the link "Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Information"
on the left side of this page.
For Colonoscopy start the bowel preparation 2 days before the test
and drink plenty of clear fluids to avoid dehydration. Nothing to eat
and drink for 6 hours before the test.
You may take important medications with a small sip of water on the
day of the test
Bring your doctor's referral
Bring your Medicare/Healthcare/Pension/Veterans Affair cards
Bring your Private Health Fund details if applicable
Bring the 2 admission forms.
No driving until the day after the test
Ask someone to accompany you home or you will not have your procedure.
Wear lose clothing eg.tracksuit pants
Do not wear nail polish
Do not bring valuables including jewellery with you
Bring reading material
You may return to work the following day
48 hours before your appointment phone 9387 1738 to
confirm that you are coming or a cancellation fee may apply.
