FAQ

Our "LDN Kids" service provides practical recommendations, a specially designed area for children, and fun games to distract and make the procedure more comforting. Our medical team, specially trained in pediatric blood sampling, uses child-friendly equipment to ensure their comfort.

- For a Prolactin test: You will be asked to rest for 20 minutes before the sample is taken.

- For gestational diabetes screening: The oral glucose tolerance test takes 2 hours, during which you must remain in the lab after consuming a glucose drink.

- For a glucose tolerance test (non-pregnant): The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) requires 3 hours of immobility at the lab.

- For a breath test: The test takes 10 minutes. You must come fasting (no food or drink) and not have smoked since the previous day. The test must be performed after stopping any antibiotic treatment for at least 4 weeks and stopping proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Nexium, Omeprazole) for at least 2 weeks. Consult your doctor if this applies to you.

A blood test is generally not painful, but it can cause anxiety for some people. Our trained staff ensures a calm atmosphere to help you feel at ease.

On average, your lab visit is estimated to last between 8 to 15 minutes depending on the crowd and the type of biological test to be performed, sometimes even less.

The cytobacteriological urine test (ECBU) requires 24 hours if no urinary infection is detected. If bacteria or fungi (yeasts) are found, an additional 24 hours is needed to perform an antibiotic or antifungal sensitivity test. These tests help determine the most appropriate treatment for the infection.

In rare cases, this time frame may be extended by an additional 24 to 48 hours, depending on the difficulty of culturing certain infectious agents in vitro.