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Preparations

These are mandatory guidelines that will get you ready for your test, exam or procedure.

Prep Checklist
    • Fat free dinner the night before examination.

    • No dairy products or fried foods.

    • No carbonated drinks 12 hours prior to examination.

    • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

    • Drink 6 large glasses (48 oz of clear fluids (water, juice, black coffee or tea).

    • You must be finished drinking all 48 oz. of fluid one hour before the examination.

    • DO NOT VOID – A full bladder is necessary for the examination.

    • Please eat breakfast and lunch.

    • Fat free dinner the night before examination.

    • Nothing to eat after midnight.

    • Drink 6 large glasses (48 oz) of clear fluids (water, juice, coffee or tea) one hour before examination.

    • DO NOT VOID – A full bladder is necessary for the examination

    • No Preparation Required

    • Purchase FLEET ENEMA from the pharmacy. Follow instructions in the package. Take the enema 2 hours before the appointment time.

    • Drink 5 glasses of water 1 hour before examination. DO NOT VOID (urinate) until the examination is completed.

Ultrasound Guidelines

    • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

    • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

    • This examination may take 1-3 hours.

  • ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION:

    • 12 noon – liquid lunch

    • Take “Royvac” at 12:30 p.m.
      Follow instructions on package.

    • Liquids only until midnight. No solids after midnight. If diabetic consult your Doctor.

    • No deodorant or powder.

    • No preparation required.

    • Wear comfortable shoes, with a rubber sole (running shoes) and loose fitting clothes.

    • DO NOT TAKE ANY ALLERGY, COLD MEDICATION, 24 HRS BEFORE TEST.

X-Ray Guidelines

    • Thyroid medication will affect the outcome of the test.

    • Check with your Doctor regarding your medications.

    • Please bring a list of all medications.

    • DAY 1: nothing to eat or drink during 1 hour prior to test.

    • DAY 2: no restrictions, resume regular diet

    • No iodinated contrast injection (angiography, CT, IVP) in the prior 6 weeks.

    • No iodinated contrast injection (angiography, CT, IVP) in the prior 6 weeks.

    • Drink 2 glasses of water / juice 30 minutes prior to test

    • Nothing to eat 4 hours prior to the test.

    • Patients should be off ACE inhibitors for 72 hours prior to test.

    • Please check with your referring Doctor.

    • Bring all medications you are taking with list of dosage amount and frequency.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • No preparation required.

    • No barium for 48 hours prior.

    • Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to test.

    • Must have chest x-ray 24 hours prior to test.

Nuclear Medicine Guidelines

Please advise if Pregnant or Breast Feeding

Nuclear Cardiology Guidelines

  • Patients should check with their Doctor whether or not to discontinue use of any HEART MEDICATIONS.

  • Patients should have no breakfast on the day of the test and NO CAFFEINE (tea, coffee, chocolate, cola) 12 hours prior to test.

  • Bring comfortable running shoes and shorts or pants for the exercise test.

  • Bring all HEART AND OTHER MEDICATIONS you are currently taking 1 bring list of with dosage amount and frequency.

  • The MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION STUDY examination consists of two parts which last approximately 5-6 hours in total duration. The majority of the time will be spent in the department.

  • The Resting MUGA (ventricular function) consists of one part and lasts about 1-1.5 hours

Diabetic Patient Guidelines

  • A) If ON INSLILIN: light breakfast the morning of the test, and take half the usual morning insulin dose.

  • B) If on ORAL IMEDICATION: light breakfast, and do not take diabetes medication before the test. After the test, you may eat and take your medication.

  • Certain medications should be stopped, if possible, before the test if permitted by your Doctor.

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