Memorial Healthcare Plaza

Exam Prep

Radiology

Barium Enema

* Pick up Loso prep kit at least 2 days prior to the exam*

• Follow instructions on the prep kit.

IVP

*Pick up Loso prep kit at least 2 days prior to the exam*

• Follow instructions on the prep kit.

Small Bowel Series (SBFT)

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Upper GI (UGI)

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Barium Swallow

• No special prep required.

Voiding Cystogram

• Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to the exam.

Mammography

Mammogram

• No deodorant, powder or lotions.
• Patient must not be pregnant
• Patients who are breast-feeding, must wait 6 months after stopping before having a mammogram.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

• Follow instructions given by Mammography RN.

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

• Follow instructions given by Mammography RN.

Ultrasound

Abdominal Ultrasound (Liver, Common Bile Duct (CBD), Spleen, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Aorta)

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. (You may take your medications with a small amount of water)

Pelvic/Transvaginal Ultrasound

• Drink 32 oz. of clear liquids 1 hour prior to exam.
• Do not void until exam is complete. (You must have a full bladder for exam)

Renal Ultrasound

• No special prep required.

Obstetrical Ultrasound

• (First Trimester Only) Drink 32 oz. of clear liquids 1 hour prior to exam.
• Do not void until exam is complete. (You must have a full bladder for exam)

CT Scan

CT With Oral and/or IV Contrast (A.M. APPOINTMENTS)

*Pick up the barium from the Imaging Center at least one day prior to the exam*

• Drink first bottle at bedtime. (Nothing to eat or drink after the first bottle is consumed, until the exam is complete)
• Drink second bottle 2 hours prior to scheduled exam.

*Diabetic patients (See additional instructions)

CT WITH ORAL AND/OR IV CONTRAST (P.M. APPOINTMENTS)

*Pick up the barium from the Imaging Center at least one day prior to the exam*

• Eat a light breakfast.
• Drink first bottle 4 hours prior to exam.
• Drink second bottle 2 hours prior to exam.

*Diabetic patients (See additional instructions)

* Diabetic Instructions
Radiologic studies involving the use of IV contrast can lead to acute alteration of renal function and have been associated with lactic acidosis in patients receiving Glucophage (Metformin).

Therefore, for patients receiving IV contrast and on Glucophage (Metformin), adhere to the following.

1. Glucophage (Metformin) should be discontinued at the time of or prior to the procedure.
2. Glucophage (Metformin) should be withheld for 48 hours after the procedure.
3. After 48 hours renal function test must be performed.
4. If renal function test are normal the patient may be allowed to continue medication.

Nuclear Medicine

Bone Scan

• No special prep required.

Gastric Emptying Study

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Hida Scan

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Renal Scan

• Drink plenty of liquids day of exam.

Thyroid Uptake and Scan

• Consult your physician to see if you can discontinue thyroid medication 30 days prior to the exam.
• No iodine CT contrast studies 6 weeks prior to exam.

Open MRI

• No pacemakers or metals in the body.
• Brain MRI patients should not wear make-up.
• Pregnant women in the 1st trimester should consult with their physician prior to exam.