Procedures

Procedures & preparation

General guidance to help you feel prepared. Your personal instructions from the clinic always take priority.

01
Before booking
A consultation confirms whether a procedure is needed. Bring a list of all medicines, allergies and previous results.
02
Medicines
Tell the clinic if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines or iron. Do not stop any medicine without advice.
03
Fasting & bowel preparation
Gastroscopy usually requires about six hours without food. Colonoscopy requires a special diet and bowel preparation. Written instructions are given at booking.
04
Sedation
Sedation is commonly offered. Arrange for an adult to take you home; avoid driving, signing documents or operating machinery for the rest of the day.
05
After the procedure
Initial findings are usually discussed the same day. Biopsy results take longer and are reviewed at follow-up.

Before booking