Imaging Procedures
If you have an upcoming imaging procedure (Cat scan, MRI) here is a quick reference guide for all associated procedures. Please select from the procedures below to see the instructions required for your appointment.
UGI (UPPER GI) PRE-APPOINTMENT
NIGHT BEFORE TEST:
- NO FOOD/DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MORNING OF TEST:
- NO FOOD/DRINK.
- If you are diabetic on an oral agent: DO NOT TAKE YOUR PILL FOR BLOOD SUGAR MORNING OF PROCEDURE.
- If you are diabetic on insulin: TAKE 1/2 DOSE MORNING OF PROCEDURE.
SMALL BOWEL PRE-APPOINTMENT
NIGHT BEFORE TEST:
- NO FOOD/DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MORNING OF TEST:
- NO FOOD/DRINK.
- If you are diabetic on an oral agent: DO NOT TAKE YOUR PILL FOR BLOOD SUGAR MORNING OF PROCEDURE.
- If you are diabetic on insulin: TAKE 1/2 DOSE MORNING OF PROCEDURE.
BAE (BARIUM) PRE-APPOINTMENT
MORNING BEFORE EXAM:
1) Have a liquid breakfast (no solid food), then CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY.
2) Continue clear liquid diet only, drinking as much water as possible until bedtime.
3) GOLYTELY OR COLYTE: Begin 2PM by following mixing instructions on jug.
DO NOT ADD ANY SUGAR OR SUGAR CONTAINING FLAVORS TO MIX.
4) DULCOLAX(Bisacodyl) TABLETS: TAKE (2) TABLETS at 6 PM NIGHT BEFORE EXAM.
***NO FOOD OR DRINK (except meds) AFTER 12AM NIGHT BEFORE EXAM***
***REMEMBER TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER NIGHT BEFORE THE EXAM UNTIL BEDTIME***
MORNING OF EXAM:
1) Take any oral medications with sip of water.
2) If you are diabetic on insulin, take 1/2 dose before exam.
MAMMOGRAM PRE-APPOINTMENT
DO NOT WEAR ANY DEODORANT OR POWDER to your Mammogram Appointment. You may bring it along with you to apply after the exam is completed.
DEXA PRE-APPOINTMENT
If within one week prior to this exam you have had or are going to have any exam that requires/required (drinking or injection of barium and/or contrast media) please inform radiology to properly schedule your exam.