Follow your doctor’s directions about taking medications before your test. If you use an inhaler, please bring it with you on the day of your test.

 

Be sure to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or other supportive shoes with rubber soles. Also, do not eat or drink anything except water for at least two hours before your test and avoid anything with caffeine (coffee, tea, soda or chocolate) for 12 hours before the test. If you’re a smoker, do not smoke for two hours before the test. Your physician will have recommendations that you should follow before a cardiac stress test.

 

During a Niox exam, you simply exhale into a mouthpiece on a small monitor. This simple test measures inflammation in the airway to find the cause of breathing problems.

 

You shouldn’t have a heavy meal or drink a caffeinated beverage in the hours before these tests. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a list of all the medications you’re taking. If you use an inhaled bronchodilator, your doctor may ask you to refrain from using it four to six hours before the test. Be sure to check with your physician for his or her recommendations.

 

This will depend on the type of test(s) you are scheduled for, but most appointments take 60 minutes or less. You can receive an estimate of the time it will take when you call to make your appointment. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to make sure that all of the necessary paperwork is in order.

 

The staff at the Cardiopulmonary Laboratory will send your test results to your physician who will then review the results with you.

 

Contact YRMC’s Health Information Management Department to get copies of your medical records.

 

YRMC’s Patient Financial Services can help you with questions regarding your bill.