Prepare for your
checkup morning.
Read this before you arrive. Your English concierge will also walk you through everything in person.
The Day Before
Fasting (All Clients)
- Have a light meal before 8:00 PM.
- After 9:00 PM: no food. Water is permitted until your fasting window begins.
- If you have indigestion, eat only porridge and finish by 6:00 PM.
- Your full fasting window (no food, water, gum, or smoking) begins 10 hours before your appointment time.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, and overexertion. Get a full night's sleep.
Medications
- If you are under ongoing medical treatment, consult your doctor before the checkup.
- If you take blood thinners (Aspirin, Warfarin, Plavix, etc.), consult your doctor first — biopsy may not be possible if taken within the last 7 days.
Female Patients
- Urine and cervical cancer tests should be done 5–7 days after menstruation ends.
- Avoid intercourse or vaginal suppositories 24 hours before a cervical cancer test.
- Mammography and breast ultrasound are restricted for clients who are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
- Confirm pregnancy status before your checkup.
- Most tests can be performed during pregnancy except X-rays.
- Health checkups are generally not recommended during pregnancy, as standard prenatal care covers most of the same screenings.
On the Day
Fasting (All Clients)
- No food, water, gum, or smoking for at least 10 hours before your appointment.
Medications
- Blood pressure: take your medication 3 hours before your appointment, or immediately upon waking with a small sip of water.
- If blood pressure is too high on arrival, endoscopy may not be performed.
- Diabetes: take insulin and diabetes medication after your checkup, not before.
Ultrasound — Prostate / Pelvic / Uterus
- Arrive without urinating — please hold your first morning urine.
Allergies
- If you have had allergic reactions to contrast agents, anesthetics, or other
medications, inform clinic staff upon arrival.
Valuables
- Do not bring valuables or accessories — they must be removed for imaging.
Gastroscopy
Before Your Gastroscopy
- Remove nail accessories (cubic stones, etc.) from at least one finger before your
visit. - If your front teeth are weak or you have dental implants, notify the clinic — small risk of pressure on front teeth from the endoscope mouthpiece under sedation.
After a Sedated Gastroscopy
- 🚫 Do not drive after sedation — arrange a taxi or companion in
advance. - The clinic is not responsible for accidents following sedation.
- If you arrive by car but leave by public transport, parking fees are not covered.
Colonoscopy Prep
Step 1 — Pick Up Your Bowel Prep Kit (3–7 Days Before)
- Collect your kit from the clinic before your appointment date. Kits are available
approximately 3–7 days in advance. - Location: 3rd floor, 94 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Hours: Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri — 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday — 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Step 2 — Follow the Pre-Colonoscopy Diet (Day Before)
- Follow the low-residue dietary instructions included in your prep kit.
- A clear bowel is essential for accurate results and a safe procedure.
Step 3 — Take the SUCLEAR Prep Medication
- TakebHaprep twice — once the night before (8:00–9:30 PM), once on the morning of your appointment (3:00–4:30 AM).
- Drink enough water between doses to prevent dehydration.
- Stop drinking water 3 hours before your scheduled checkup time.
After Your Colonoscopy
- If polyps are removed: air travel is restricted for at least 7 days due to risk of bleeding or perforation.
- Polyp removal costs start at ₩250,000 KRW, with additional fees depending on the number of polyps found.
