With most medical imaging it is important that you inform the scheduler or technologist if you've had any similar imaging previously. This will assist us in obtaining previous examinations which will aid in diagnosis through comparison.

Most ultrasounds require special preparation instruction as follows:

ABDOMEN/RUQ(includes gall bladder, liver, pancreas): Do not eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment.

ABDOMINAL AORTA: Do not eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment.

KIDNEYS/RENAL: Do not eat 4 hours prior to appointment. If also bladder, 32 ounces of water one hour prior. Do not void bladder

Obstetrics: Drink water one hour prior to appointment. Do not empty bladder. Amounts are according to duration of the pregnancy:
first trimester (0-12 weeks): 32 ounces water
second or third trimester (13-40 weeks): 24 ounces water

PELVIC/TV: 32 ounces of water one hour prior to appointment and do not empty bladder.

PROSTATE: 24 ounces of water one hour prior to appointment and do not empty bladder.

THYROID: No special preparation.

CAROTIDS: No special preparation.

ECHOCARDIOGRAM: No special preparation.

RENAL DOPPLER: Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment.

PERIPHERAL EXTREMITIES: No special instructions.

STROKE SCREENING: Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment.

Most testing can also be completed within 30 minutes. Exceptions are stroke screenings, arterials, obstetrics, renal dopplers, and echocardiograms.