• CPET, PFT, Combo (PFT+CPET) - You may only drink water during the 3 hours before your appointment.
• RMR - You may only drink water during the 5 hours before your appointment.

The answer depends on the particular test you are doing and any conditions you may have. If you have NOT been diagnosed with diabetes by a doctor;

• CPET - No food should be eaten during the 3 hours before your appointment.
• PFT - No food should be eaten during the 3 hours before your appointment.
• Combo (PFT+CPET) - No food should be eaten during the 3 hours before your appointment.
• RMR - No food should be eaten during the 5 hours before your appointment

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes by a doctor you will need to maintain your blood sugar levels. You may snack during the fasting period listed above, but avoid full meals during this time.

• Your physician will instruct you about taking your medication. If you did not receive any instructions, take your medications as usual. You may contact your physician’s office if you are not sure what to do.

• Smoking should be avoided during the day of the test. Smoking on the day of testing will negatively influence the test results. If you are unable to abstain from smoking for the entire day, please do not smoke for several hours before your appointment.

• A list of your medications.
• A bottle of water.
• If you take nitroglycerin, please bring it.
• If you take an inhaler, please bring it.

• You will exercise on the bicycle for 8-14 minutes, with only the last few minutes being difficult.

• No, blood will not be drawn during this test. It is a non-invasive test.

The answer depends upon the particular test you are doing.

• CPET: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• PFT: 30 minutes to 1 hour
• Combo: 1.5 to 2 hours
• RMR: 30 minutes

• A report will be delivered to your physician within 24-48 hours of testing. Your physician’s office will contact you about the results.

• A MET-TEST technician will perform your CPET, PFT, Combo or RMR. Our technicians have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or respiratory care and have been through the intensive MET-TEST training program. All technicians are certified in advanced cardiac life support and are trained to handle emergency situations.

• A physician is required to be on site during a CPET and Combo.

• Cell phones should be turned off before entering the testing room because they can interfere with the testing equipment.

• The face mask will not interfere with your breathing.

• You will only be breathing-in the air from the environment during the CPET.

• Relatives, friends or others may wait for you in the waiting room, but cannot come to the testing room unless you need assistance.

• Headphones or other sources of music are NOT allowed during testing.

• Strenuous physical work should be avoided for at least 24 hours before the test. Moderate exercise, yard work, heavy lifting, construction, etc. should be avoided if possible.

• You should NOT alter your exercise habits during the week before your test. If you do not currently exercise regularly, practicing for the test will not improve your results.

• Our bicycle can be adjusted to minimize the stress on your knee. Most people with knee problems or a knee replacement can perform a CPET. Some people who are unable to perform a stress test on a treadmill can perform a CPET on the bicycle without problems.

• Many of our patients are unable to keep up with the speed of a treadmill, but can ride the bicycle without problems.

• Contact your physician’s office.

• Yes, the bicycle will be adjusted to increase slow or fast so that all people can perform the test.

• The bicycle will not support you if you weigh more than 350 pounds.