Preparation Guide for Diagnostic Testing

Our goal is to provide every patient with the most comfortable and positive experience possible.

Many exams require you to take a few simple steps before your imaging appointment. By carefully following the pre-exam instructions provided in the chart below, you can help ensure that the radiologists get the most accurate results possible.

At University Imaging, our goal is to provide every patient with the most comfortable and positive experience possible. If you have any question about these instructions be sure to consult with your doctor or a member of our support staff prior to your scheduled test date.

RADIOLOGY PROCEDURE	REQUIRED PREPARATION (IF ANY)
Any MRI	Patients must be free of Pacemaker and must alert the medical staff to any metallic implants.
MRI of the brain	No preparation required
MRI of the spine	No preparation required
MRI of any Extremity	No preparation required
MRI of the Abdomen with or without contrast	No food or drink for 4 hours prior to exam
MRI of the Pelvis	No preparation required
MRCP	No food or drink for 4 hours prior to exam
Any Cat Scan with contrast injection	No food or drink for 4 hours prior to exam
Upper GastroIntestinal (UGI) series Is Virtual Colonography covered by this? If so, need to add cleansing prep.	No food or drink for 6 hours prior to exam
UGI with SBS	No food or drink for 6 hours prior to exam
IVP	No food or drink for 6 hours prior to exam
BE	Low residue diet for 48 hours. Obtain a Fleet Prep Kit #1 from any pharmacy and follow directions.
Ultrasound of the Pelvis or Bladder	Drink four 8-ounce glasses of water or juice an hour before the appointment time. Patient should be done drinking an hour before the exam to allow bladder time to fill.
Ultrasound of the abdomen	No food or drink for 6 hours prior to exam
Mammogram	Wear comfortable, two-piece clothing. Do not wear jewelry, powder, deodorant or lotion on the upper body. Patient should bring in previous mammograms for comparison.