General Preparation
Please leave all jewelry at home.
Mammography
No powder, perfume, deodorant. Bring previous mammogram.
Ultrasound
Abdomen:
- Nothing to eat or drink for six hours prior to examination. This includes no tobacco products, and no chewing gum.
Retroperitoneal (Kidneys):
- Nothing to eat for six hours prior to examination.
- Please drink 32 oz of water one hour prior to exam time.
Pelvis:
- Please drink 32 ounces of water one hour prior to examination time.
- Do not use the bathroom before exam time.
- Example: your appointment is at 9:00. You may use the bathroom before 7:30. From 7:30 to 8:00 drink all 32 ounces of water and do not use the bathroom again
Pediatric/Male Pelvis:
- Please drink at least 32 ounces of water one hour prior to exam time.
- Do not use the bathroom before exam time.
- Please see above for an example.
First Trimester Obstetrical:
- No preparation necessary.
Second/Third Trimester Obstetrical:
- Please drink 32 ounces of water one hour prior to examination time.
- Do not use the bathroom before exam time.
- Please see Pelvis preparation for an example.
Thyroid:
Neo-Natal Intracranial:
Aorta:
- Nothing to eat or drink for six hours prior to examination time.
Venous/Deep Vein Duplex:
Breast:
- No preparation necessary. If you are new to our imaging center and have had a Mammogram or Breast Ultrasound elsewhere please bring your prior films with you.
Superficial:
- No preparation necessary.
CT (Oral Contrast)
- Drink 1/2 (one half) bottle night prior to exam (bedtime).
- Drink 1 full bottle at a slow and steady pace 2 hours before exam.
- Bring 1/2 (one half) bottle with you to be taken at the time of exam.
Patients receiving oral contrast should fast 2 hours prior to exam (oral prep excluded).
Oral prep may be refrigerated.
Please drink oral prep straight – do not mix with other liquids.
MRI of the brain and/or neck
Do not wear eye makeup. Dentures should be removed prior to the exam.
DEXA
- Refrain from taking calcium supplements, antiacids, and osteoporosis or osteopenia medications for 24 hours prior to the appointment.
- Wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing metal near the waist.