• You should not have anything to eat or drink, with the exception of water, 4 hours prior to exam time, including gum, candy or cough drops. The last meal prior to the exam needs to be a high protein (meat, eggs), low carbohydrate (no breads, pasta or potatoes) meal.

• If you are taking medication, you will be contacted prior to your exam to inform you whether or not you may continue to take your medication prior to the test.

• You should wear warm, comfortable clothing, you will not be asked to change clothes for the test.

• Please arrive at the office twenty minutes before exam time to fill out paper work.

• You should plan on the test lasting for approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours for the entire test.

 

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