Do I need a doctor's referral?
Yes.
How can I book an appointment for ECG?
- No prior appointment is needed.
- After you obtain a doctor's referral, just:
- Visit any NHG Diagnostics Centre that provides ECG service
- Go to the counter for registration with:
- your doctor’s referral form
- your identity card / work pass / passport
What must I prepare before an ECG test?
Day before the test
- Avoid strenuous activities
Day of the test
- Avoid strenuous activities
- Wear light clothing
- Do not apply powder, oil orlotionon your body as it may affect the ECG reading
What must I bring for the ECG test?
- Your identity card, work pass or passport
- Your doctor's referral form that contains:
- Your personal particulars
- Name, MCR and signature of referring doctor
- Clinic name, address, contact number and stamp
- Test(s) to be performed
What is the procedure like?
- You will lie on a couch. If you are in a wheelchair, the test will be done in a sitting position.
- Our staff will place self-adhesive lead stickers on your chest, legs and arms to measure the electrical readings. [Note: If you have dextrocardia (a right-sided heart), please inform our staff.]
- During the test, just relax and breathe normally.
- When completed, our staff will remove the lead stickers.
- The process takes 5 to 10 minutes
How do I make payment?
Credit cards (Masters/VISA), PayNow and NETS are preferred.
How do I collect my report?
You can collect it immediately after your ECG procedure.
