Please let us know when scheduling your appointment if you have any of the following:
Each type of exam requires its own specific preparation. The following is a list of the most common preps. Please be aware that your exam may have a different preparation than what is listed. If you have any questions please give us a call at 303.433.9729 to discuss prior to your scheduled appointment.
Do not take calcium in pill form 24 hours prior to your appointment. There are no food or drink restrictions prior to your appointment.
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Our routine prep is to not give oral contrast; patient should have clear liquids 2-4 hours prior.
Abdomen:
Clear liquids only for 2-4 hours prior to your exam.
Abdomen / Pelvis:
Clear liquids only for 2-4 hours prior to your exam.
Brain:
Most brain / head CT's require no preparation.
Exceptions: Scans for tumors require you to consume clear liquids only for 4 hours prior to your exam.
Cardiac Scoring:
No exercise or caffeine on the day of your exam.
Chest:
Clear liquids only for 4 hours prior to your exam.
Exceptions: Scans for nodules do not require preparation.
Liver:
Clear liquids only for 2-4 hours prior to your exam.
Neck:
Clear liquids only for 4 hours prior to your exam.
Urogram:
Clear liquids only for 4 hours prior to your exam.
The following CT's do not require preparation:
- Extremities
- Facial Bone
- Spines
CTA:
Clear liquids only for 4 hours prior to your exam.
* IV contrast patients: a 12 hour allergy prep is required if you are allergic to iodine. Please be sure to tell us at the time of scheduling your appointment.
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No prior preparation is needed.
Breast Biopsy / Cyst Aspiration:
Please follow the instructions that were given at the time of scheduling.
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There are no food or drink restrictions prior to your appointment. If receiving contrast, you should be well hydrated.
MRI Arthrogram:
Please follow the instructions that were given at the time of scheduling.
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Abdomen:
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight prior to your scheduled appointment.
Abdomen / Pelvis:
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Please drink 40 oz of water 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. Do not use the restroom; your bladder must be full.
Kidney:
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight prior to your scheduled appointment.
Pelvis:
Please drink 40 oz of water, (5 or 6 glasses) 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. Do not use the restroom; your bladder must be full.
OB (Pregnancy):
Please drink 40 oz of water, (5 or 6 glasses) 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. Do not use the restroom; your bladder must be full.
Veins:
Please follow the instructions that you were given at the time of scheduling for vein therapy.
Veins – for DVT (blood clot):
No prior preparation is needed.
The following Ultrasounds do not require preparation:
- Breast
- Carotid
- Extremity
- Neck / Head
- Scrotum
- Thyroid
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No prior preparation is needed.
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All Joint Injections and Spinal Procedures:
Please follow the instructions that were given at the time of scheduling.
