Initial Appointment Preparation
Preparing for Your Initial Appointment with resTOR
Thank you for scheduling your appointment with resTOR Longevity Clinic. To help make your visit as smooth and accurate as possible, please review the preparation instructions below before your appointment.
Prepare for Your Comprehensive Testing
Your appointment may include lab testing, imaging, body composition testing, fitness assessments, or other diagnostic services based on your personalized care plan. Following these instructions can help support accurate results and a better appointment experience.
Lab Testing Instructions
To help ensure accurate and reliable lab results, please follow these fasting guidelines before your lab appointment.
Fasting Duration
Please do not eat or drink anything except water for 8 to 12 hours before your blood draw.
Water is encouraged. Staying hydrated can help make your blood draw easier and more comfortable.
Allowed During Fasting
You may have:
- Plain water only with no flavoring, lemon, sweeteners, or additives
- Regular prescription medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise
Avoid Before Your Test
Before your lab testing, please avoid:
- Food or beverages, including coffee, tea, juice, or alcohol
- Gum or mints, as even sugar-free options can affect glucose or lipid results
- Smoking or vaping during the fasting period
- Strenuous exercise the morning of your test, as it may temporarily affect certain lab values
Imaging and Scanning Instructions
Based on your personalized testing plan, please review the preparation guidelines below for any imaging, scanning, or fitness assessments included in your appointment.
Testing Preparation Guide
Review the instructions for each test included in your appointment so you know what to expect and how to prepare before you arrive.
DEXA Scan
Please follow these instructions before your DEXA scan:
- Fast for at least 2 hours before your scan
- Limit activity before your scan and avoid exercise
- Do not come in dehydrated
- Avoid taking any calcium supplements within 24 hours before your scan
- Make sure there is no metal on your clothing
- You will be asked to empty your pockets and remove significant amounts of metal, including watches, belts, glasses, jewelry, and similar items
- Avoid gastrointestinal contrast, barium, or other contrast medium, or radionuclides within 48 hours of your appointment
For the DEXA scan, please download the DexaFit AI app from Google Play or the App Store before your visit.
Shapescale 3D Body Scan
Please follow these instructions before your Shapescale 3D Body Scan:
- Wear tight-fitting clothing
- Hair ties are provided
- If tight-fitting clothing is not optional, privacy is provided for clients wearing undergarments only
RMR Testing
Please follow these instructions before your Resting Metabolic Rate test:
- Fast for a minimum of 5 hours before your test. Water is fine
- Limit activity beforehand and avoid exercise
- Refrain from caffeine or stimulants the day of your test
- Avoid alcohol within 12 hours of your appointment
- Wear comfortable clothing
VO2 Max Testing
Please follow these instructions before your VO2 Max test:
- Fast for a minimum of 4 hours before your test. Water is fine
- Limit activity before your visit and avoid exercise
- Refrain from caffeine or stimulants the day of your test
- Wear workout clothes and athletic shoes, as the test is performed on a treadmill
Movement Assessment
Please wear comfortable clothing for your movement assessment.
Appointment Times
When: Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Appointment Location
resTOR Longevity Clinic
9432 Katy Freeway, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77055
Questions Before Your Appointment?
If you have questions about fasting, medications, testing instructions, or what to expect during your visit, please contact our team before your appointment.
Phone: 832-968-7531
Website: www.restorlongevityclinic.com
Email: info@restorclinic.com