Ultrasound - Patient Preparation and Instructions

Please bring your insurance information on the day of your exam.

Although our staff enjoys children, for their safety, we are unable to allow them into the exam room.  If it is necessary to bring children with you to your appointment, they must have an adult stay with them in the waiting area. 

Ultrasound Instructions

  • Abdomen: Do not eat or drink 8 hours prior to exam

  • Pelvis and Obstetrical: Drink 32 oz of water 1 hour prior to examination.  The bladder must be full to perform he examination.  DO NOT urinate prior to the exam.

  • Renal: Drink 16 oz of water 1 hour prior to examination. DO NOT urinate.

General Instructions

  • Please notify this office and your doctor if you MIGHT BE PREGNANT.

  • Please notify this office and your doctor if you are allergic to x-ray contrast (dye)

  • Please be prompt.  We regret that our busy schedule may not allow us to accommodate patients who are late for their appointments.

  • You may take any prescription medications as usual unless instructed otherwise.

  • Wear comfortable 2-piece clothing.

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