Exam Preps
MRI:
Patients over the age of 40 must have a recent CREATININE Blood Test that is within the last 30 days of the scheduled exam. Upon request we are able to provide a prescription for blood work
CT:
All patients with an allergy to Shellfish or CT contrast material are unable to have the CT contrast unless they are pre-medicated. You may contact our office for information about the pre-medication procedure.
All patients scheduled to have CT contrast that are diabetic must have a CREATININE Blood Test that is less than 30 days old. All patients scheduled to have CT contrast that are over 60 years old must have a CREATININE Blood Test that is less than 60 days old.
All CT patients who are receiving contrast are also required to fast for 4 hours.
US:
Abdominal: NPO (nothing by mouth) 8 hours.
Aorta: NPO 8 hours.
Gall Bladder: NPO 8 hours.
Liver: NPO 8 hours.
Kidney & Bladder (Renals): NPO 8 hours prior to exam. Drink 36 oz. water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder until exam complete.
Pelvic: Drink 36 oz. water by 1 hour prior to exam time and hold bladder until exam complete..
PET/CT Fusion:
No carbohydrates, caffeine, nicotine, and exercise 24 hours prior to exam.
No food or drink (other than water) 8 hours before scan.
Sedation:
All patients who are scheduled for sedation must have a driver who is required to come in and sign a waiver before the sedation will be administered. Patients receiving oral sedation may have a light meal prior to their exam time. Patients scheduled to receive I.V. sedation are required to fast for 4 hours prior to the scheduled sedation time.
If you have any questions about your exam or instructions for you prep please call us at 321-636-6599
MRI:
Patients over the age of 40 must have a recent CREATININE Blood Test that is within the last 30 days of the scheduled exam. Upon request we are able to provide a prescription for blood work
CT:
All patients with an allergy to Shellfish or CT contrast material are unable to have the CT contrast unless they are pre-medicated. You may contact our office for information about the pre-medication procedure.
All patients scheduled to have CT contrast that are diabetic must have a CREATININE Blood Test that is less than 30 days old. All patients scheduled to have CT contrast that are over 60 years old must have a CREATININE Blood Test that is less than 60 days old.
All CT patients who are receiving contrast are also required to fast for 4 hours.
US:
Abdominal: NPO (nothing by mouth) 8 hours.
Aorta: NPO 8 hours.
Gall Bladder: NPO 8 hours.
Liver: NPO 8 hours.
Kidney & Bladder (Renals): NPO 8 hours prior to exam. Drink 36 oz. water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder until exam complete.
Pelvic: Drink 36 oz. water by 1 hour prior to exam time and hold bladder until exam complete..
PET/CT Fusion:
No carbohydrates, caffeine, nicotine, and exercise 24 hours prior to exam.
No food or drink (other than water) 8 hours before scan.
Sedation:
All patients who are scheduled for sedation must have a driver who is required to come in and sign a waiver before the sedation will be administered. Patients receiving oral sedation may have a light meal prior to their exam time. Patients scheduled to receive I.V. sedation are required to fast for 4 hours prior to the scheduled sedation time.
If you have any questions about your exam or instructions for you prep please call us at 321-636-6599