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- Abdominal Sonogram (Including GB, Liver, Kidneys, etc.)* Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Fat-free meals 24 hours prior to exam
- Barium Enema Exams (learn more)
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA) A two-piece outfit should be worn for comfort.
- CT (Computerized Tomography)* (learn more)
- I.V.P. EXAMS Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam. Take any medication that you normally do unless directed differently by your physician.
- Mammography Do not use colognes, perfumes, deodorants, or body powders prior to exams. A two-piece outfit should be worn for comfort.
- Stereotactic or Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy (learn more)
- MRI Exams and MRI Exams Requiring Intravenous Contrast (learn more)
- Nuclear Medicine Specific prep information will be given when your appointment is scheduled.
- Pelvic Sonogram*; Transvaginal (if indicated) Finish drinking 32 ounces of clear liquids (no carbonated drinks) 1 hour prior to the start of your appointment time. Do not empty your bladder prior to the study.
- PET/CT (learn more)
- PET/CT Bone Scans (learn more)
- Small Bowel Series (SBS) Nothing by mouth after midnight. Take two Dulcolax suppositories 2 hours before the exam.
- Transrectal Sonogram (Prostate)* Patient should take a Fleet enema 1 hour prior to the examination.
- Upper GI Series (UGI) Nothing by mouth after midnight, do not smoke or chew gum. *Children under age 2 – Bring an empty bottle. Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to exam.
- Ultrasound Breast Biopsy (learn more) *These tests must be scheduled before any barium procedure