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Patient Instructions & Preparation

Name: Harmony Digestive & Liver Wellness Centre
Address: Within Vitalscan, 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FH, GB
Telephone: +44 1908 011204

Preparation guidance for consultations, blood tests, breath tests, liver stiffness assessment and endoscopy pathways.

Before a consultation

Bring photo ID and your current medication list.
Bring previous blood tests, scan reports, endoscopy reports and GP letters.
Bring insurance membership details and authorisation code if applicable.

Before blood or stool tests

Instructions depend on the test panel.
Some tests may require fasting or timed sample collection.
Bring any recent relevant results to avoid duplication.

Before breath testing

Follow the test-specific preparation sheet.
Medication, antibiotics, probiotics and laxatives may affect results.
Contact the team if you are unsure whether your medication should be paused.

Before gastroscopy

Usually fast for at least six hours.
Tell the team about diabetes, blood thinners and GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro.
Medication instructions are personalised.

Before colonoscopy

Follow the low-fibre diet and bowel preparation instructions.
Tell the team about diabetes or blood thinners.
Arrange an escort if sedation is used.

Before liver stiffness assessment

Wear comfortable clothing.
Bring recent liver blood test or scan results if available.
The scan result is interpreted alongside the wider clinical picture.

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