MRI
MRI, MRA, MRCP: No prep requirement. Patients with medical devices, pace makers, special conditions or artifacts may not be able to have an MRI.
CT/CTA
Abdomen & Pelvic: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Arrive 1 hour before scheduled appointment.
Brain, Chest, Facial Bone, Mastoid: No prep required before exam. Medications may be taken.
Note When IV contrast is to be administered:
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
- When available, provide center with previous lab results (bun or creatinine or films).
- Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled appointment.
- Diabetics or Glucophage off for 48 hours.
Nuclear Medicine
Bone Scan: No prep requirement. Injection followed by scan in 2 - 3 hours.
PET Scan
Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment. Refrain from exercising 24 hours prior to your scan. Advise if you are diabetic.
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Abdomen, Pancreas, Liver, Gall Bladder: Nothing to eat or drink except clear liquids and dry toast after midnight.
Thyroid, Testicular, Echocardiogram, Doppler, Carotid, Breast, Arterial, Venous: No prep requirements.
CT QCT/ Osteoporosis
No prep requirement.
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