Sievering Clinic

Competence Centre for Minimally Invasive Medical Services

Diagnosis

Colonoscopy

Preparing for your test

Please contact your primary care physician or insurance company if prior referral is needed.
The procedure will take about 45 minutes, but expect the visit to the Medical Procedures Unit to last about four (4) hours to allow for preparation and recovery.

ONE WEEK (SEVEN DAYS) BEFORE YOUR TEST:

Arrange for a responsible person to accompany you to your appointment.
Do not take aspirin for one (1) week prior to your appointment.

A few of these products include:
  • Aspirin
  • Anacin
  • Ascripton
  • Bufferin
  • Ecotrin
  • ThromboAss

Do not take Plavix or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for two (2) days prior to your appointment as all of these drugs may increase bleeding.

A few of these products are:
  • Advil
  • Aleve
  • Anaprox
  • Motrin
  • Naprosyn
  • Nuprin