General Preparation
Please leave all jewelry at home.
Mammography
No powder, perfume, or deodorant. Bring a previous mammogram.
Ultrasound
Abdomen:
- You must not eat or drink for six hours prior to the examination. This includes no tobacco products and no chewing gum.
Retroperitoneal (Kidneys):
- Nothing to eat for six hours before the examination.
- Please drink 32 oz of water one hour before exam time.
Pelvis:
- Please drink 32 ounces of water one hour before 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 before 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 before 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 before 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 the night before the exam (bedtime).
- Drink 1 full bottle slowly and steadily 2 hours before exam.
- Bring a 1/2 (one-half) bottle to take during the exam.
Patients receiving oral contrast should fast 2 hours before 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 before the exam.
DEXA
- For 24 hours before the appointment, refrain from taking calcium supplements, antiacids, and osteoporosis or osteopenia medications.
- Wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing metal near the waist.