TEST PREPARATIONS
ULTRASOUND
Abdominal (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, renal): Nothing
to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam. No breakfast, water,
cigarettes or gum on morning of the exam.
Female pelvis/OB/male pelvis/bladder: You must drink 40 ounces of fluid
(water, juices, coffee, and tea).
- Start Drinking 1.5 hours before scan time.
- Complete Drinking 1 hour before scan time.
- DO NOT go the the bathroom. A full bladder is necessary for
the exam. You will be able to use the bathroom after the test is completed.
Prostate exam: 1.5 hours prior to the exam, you MUST give yourself
a fleet's enema. Please bring current PSA results.
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CAT Scan
Iodine allergies, please start Predisone 13 hours prior to CT scan. See your doctor for
instructions. Please bring with you previous x-rays and written reports of area
being scanned. Take all medication EXCEPT FOR GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOVANCE OR
METFORMIN. Check when scheduling about picking up Barium and instruction on when
to drink it.
A representative
from our facility will contact you to obtain additional medical information as
well as insurance data and any special instructions. Patient may eat, drink, and
take medications as usual. Eye make-up, hair pins, and jewelry should not be
worn. Transdermal medication patches must be removed prior to scanning. Please
bring with you previous x-rays and written reports of area being scanned.
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BONE SCAN: There is no preparation. You will be asked to return 3 hours
after your injection to be scanned. If you have recent x-rays, please bring them
in the day of the exam.
HIDA GALLBLADDER SCAN: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight prior to
the exam. This test can take from 1.5 hours to 3 hours to complete.
THYROID UPTAKE AND SCAN: This is a 2-day test. Do not eat or drink
anything 6 hours prior to the exam. If you are on thyroid medications check with
your doctor concerning medication prior to your exam. Bring a copy of recent
blood work from your doctor's office. The scan is done within 24 hours of the
first scheduled time.
NUCLEAR STRESS: Do not eat or drink 2 hours before your appointment. Wear
shorts or slacks and walking shoes with rubber soles. YOU WILL BE HERE 4-6
HOURS. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT YOU MUST CALL US 2 DAYS PRIOR, OR
YOU MAY BE CHARGED FOR THE NUCLEAR DOSE.
PHYSIATRY
EMG: If you are on Coumadin you MUST have recent blood work
results. Check with your physician if prophylactic antibiotics are required.
Please do not use lotion or powder.
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