Ultrasound Information

Patient Instructions for Ultrasound Exams

General Exam Instructions

• Bring your insurance ID cards for primary and secondary insurances.
• Bring photo ID with you to your appointment.
• You must have prescription from your physician. Your exam cannot be performed without it.
• You can bring a CD of your favorite music to listen to during your MRI exam.
• If co-payment is due, it must be paid upon your arrival.
• Cash, credit card or check is an acceptable form of payment.

 

Abdominal Ultrasound Preparation (abdomen, kidney and aorta):

• Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your exam
• If you need to take medication, take it with a small amount of water
• If you are diabetic, schedule the exam for the first appointment in the morning

Pelvic/Bladder Ultrasound Preparation:

• Drink 32 ounces of water one hour prior to your exam
• Do NOT urinate prior to your exam
• Arrive 15 minutes early to allow the technologist to check if your bladder is full

Scrotal/Thyroid/Color Flow Doppler exams:

• No preparation required

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