Ultrasound Prep

Below please find the instructions for how to prepare for your ultrasound examination. For all studies, please be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment with your referral from your doctor or we may be unable to perform your test.

Ultrasound Abdomen / Ultrasound Aorta / Ultrasound Appendix / Ultrasound Kidney Renal Artery: 

• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your procedure – including chewing gum (which causes gas bubbles that will “cloud” your exam).
• You may brush your teeth.
• Please continue to take your medication(s) as prescribed (it is ok to swallow medication with a small amount of water).

Ultrasound Pelvis (male or female) / Ultrasound Bladder / Ultrasound Kidneys Complete:

• Patient must drink 32 OZ of water 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to appointment time, finish drinking within 15 minutes, and hold. Do not empty your bladder until the Technologist advises you.
• Patient may eat; fasting is not required.

Ultrasound Pregnancy / Ultrasound Transabdominal:

• Patient must drink 20 OZ of water 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to appointment time, finish drinking within 15 minutes, and hold. Do not empty your bladder until the Technologist advises you.
• Patient may eat; fasting is not required.