PREPARATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) EXAMINATIONS:
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE:
Surgical Vascular Clips
IVC Filter
Breast Tissue Expander
Pacemaker or Defibrillator
Silver Backed Dermal Patches
Cochlear Implants
Neurostimulators
Penile Implants
DO NOT WEAR EYE MAKEUP FOR BRAIN OR HEAD MRI STUDIES.
WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING FREE OF METAL & Buttons AROUND
THE AREA TO BE SCANNED.
ALL CONTRAST STUDIES:
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to examination.
Diabetic patients needing contrast, please alert our office at the time of your appointment.
Please inform us if you are diabetic and take glucophage or glucovance.
ULTRASOUND:
ABDOMINAL:
Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to exam.
PELVIC:
1.5 hours before appointment, empty bladder. You should not urinate again until after the exam.
Drink (3) 8oz glasses of water and be finished drinking 1 hours before appointment.
See receptionist if you feel you must urinate prior to your exam.