Test Preparation Instructions

Please follow the instructions below very closely to ensure the most accurate results of your procedure.                         

(Please Call for Instructions for Diabetic Patients)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                          

MRI

Please notify the Center prior to your appointment if

 you are claustrophobic, or if you have any of the following: 

  • Pacemaker
  • Aneurysm Clips
  • Metal Fragments
  • Any other medical implants not mentioned above

MR Cholangio-Pancreotography (MRCP):  Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam.

 

 

CT SCAN

Abdomen/Pelvis:

     - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or 8 hours prior to exam.

All Other Contrast CT’s:

     - Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam.

 

 

ULTRASOUND

If your procedure is listed below and requires special preparation, please follow these instructions.  All other Ultrasound studies require no preparation. 

Pelvic or Obstetrics

•    Female patients must drink six 8 oz. glasses of water one hour before the examination and should not void.

•    The bladder must be full for your examination.

Gallbladder/Abdomen

•    The day before your examination, eat a light fat-free dinner.  Do not Eat: eggs, butter, fried or fatty foods.

•    Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or 8 hours prior to exam.

Aorta

•    Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or 8 hours prior to exam.

 

 

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / FLUOROSCOPY

Myelogram, Arthrogram, IVP:

    - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or eight hours prior to exam.  Fleet Kit necessary prior to IVP.

 

 

PET/CT

  • You are required to fast four (4) hours prior to your appointment time (absolutely no food or drink other than water)
  • You may take any medication you need to take with water.
  • If you are diabetic, please notify us upon arrival to the imaging center.
  • Please drink extra water the night before the exam and the day of the exam.
  • Refrain from heavy exercise 48 hours prior to the scan.
  • Please wear warm comfortable clothing preferable with no metal (zippers, rivets) or jewelry.
  • You can expect to be in the imaging center for about 2 hours. The actual scan time is variable depending on patient size but usually lasts about 30 minutes.
  • Following the exam, you will be free to leave and conduct normal activities. Continue to drink water for a couple of hours following the test.
  • Your results from the PET/CT scan will be available to your physician within 24-48 hours after the exam.
  • Please arrive on time for your appointment to ensure the injectable glucose does not expire.

*** If for any reason you are unable to keep your PET/CT appointment please notify us 24 hours in advance to avoid a $300.00 dose charge.