Abdomen, Aorta, Lower Arterial, or Vascular Screening:
- Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours PRIOR TO EXAMINATION.
- No chewing gum, candy or smoking.
- Medication may be taken with a sip of water.
Kidney:
- No Preparations necessary.
Pregnancy, Pelvis, or Pelvis & Kidney:
- A FULL bladder is necessary for the examination.
- FINISH drinking five (5) large glasses (1 litre) of water, coffee, tea, juice or pop 1.5 hours before your appointment.
- DO NOT EMPTY your bladder before the examination.
Abdomen and Pelvis Combined:
- A FULL bladder is necessary for the examination.
- Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to the examination EXCEPT FINISH drinking five (5) large glasses {1 litre) of water 1.5 hours before your appointment.
- DO NOT EMPTY your bladder before the examination.
All Other Ultrasound/Doppler Examinations:
- There are no restrictions on food or drink.
