Abdominal Ultrasound:

Do not eat or drink after 12:00 midnight the night before the exam.

Barium Enema: (X-ray or the colon)

Day before exam: Follow the 24 hour instructions in the Barium Enema prep kit. Night before exam: Take only clear liquids or Ensure. You can have coffee or tea without cream. Clear fruit juices are fine (Apple or Cranberry). No orange or tomato juice.

CT of the Abdomen or Pelvis:

You will need two (2) bottles of oral contrast and follow these directions: 1) Drink first bottle of oral contrast at 9:00 pm, the night before the exam. 2) The day of the scheduled appointment drink 1/2 of the second bottle two hours prior to the exam and the other 1/2 one hour prior to exam. 3) Nothing to eat or drink after 12:00 midnight prior to exam.

CT of all other areas:

Do not eat or drink 1 hour before exam.

G.I. Series: (stomach X-ray)

Do not eat or drink anything (no water) after 12:00 midnight the night before test.

IVP: (X-ray of the kidneys)

Mild laxative evening prior to exam. Do not eat or drink anything (no water) after 12:00 midnight the night before the exam.

2D or 3D Mammogram:

Day of exam: Do not wear deodorant, lotion or talcum powder in the breast area or under arms.

Pelvic and/or OB Ultrasound:

VERY IMPORTANT! Drink one quart of water one hour prior to exam and do not urinate. These exams require patients to have a full bladder.

Holter Monitor:

Bring a list of medications

MRCP:

Do not eat or drink anything after 12:00 midnight the night before exam.

MRI (All Exams):

Do not wear jewelry, remove hair pins/ accessories and turn off cell phones. Wear comfortable clothing if possible.