Ultrasound – Preparations

EXAM NAME (EXAM PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS)

ABDOMEN COMPLETE

Instructions: AM appointments – nothing to eat after midnight with a Fat Free evening meal. Continue to take medication with a little water. PM appointments – clear liquid breakfast (no milk or fat products). Continue to take medication with a little wate

Instructions: AM appointments – nothing to eat after midnight with a Fat Free evening meal. Continue to take medication with a little water. PM appointments – clear liquid breakfast (no milk or fat products). Continue to take medication with a little water.

Instructions: Mother to eat meal one (1) hour prior to appointment.

Instructions: No aspirin or blood thinners 5 days prior to study.

Instructions: Bring bottle for baby. Please call our office to speak with one of our ultrasound technicians.

Instructions: Nothing to eat or drink 6-8 hours prior to exam. May have water. Come with full bladder.
Instructions: Drink 32 ounces of fluid one (1) hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder.
Instructions: Drink 16 ounces of fluid one (1) hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder.
Instructions: No fats, dairies, or meats the day before the test. NPO after 6 p.m. the night before. Full bladder.

Important Note: All other tests do not require a preparation. In the event you have an exam that is not listed above our staff will advise you if it requires a preparation.