Oshawa Diagnostic CA.
247 Simcoe Street N, ON L1G 4T3
(Ext 1 for general, ext 2 for vascular)
+1-905-438-0555
+1-905-438-0555
Ultrasound Preparations
X-RAY PREPARATIONS
GENERAL X-RAY:
- No preparation required
PREGNANCY RELEASE:
- I declare to the best of my knowledge that I am not presently pregnant.
ULTRASOUND PREPARATIONS
ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND
- Eat a fat free dinner the night before your appointment
- No dairy products or fried foods
- No carbonated drinks 8 hours before your appointment
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before
- DO NOT eat breakfast
OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND
- Obstetrical < 16wks : drink 4-5 glasses (or 2 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
- Obstetrical < 16wks : drink 2 glasses (or 1 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
PELVIS ULTRASOUND (ALL TYPES):
- Drink 4-5 glasses (or 2 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
- DO NOT VOID - a full bladder is necessary for the examination
- No fasting necessary
NUCHAL TRANSLUCENCY:
- Drink 3 glasses (or 1.5 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
- You must bring all the papers from your doctor (blood work requisition, I.P.S screening paper, etc) with you for your appointment
ABDOMEN AND PELVIS ULTRASOUND TOGETHER:
- Eat a fat free dinner the night before your appointment
- No dairy products or fried foods
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before
- Drink 4-5 glasses (or 2 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
- DO NOT VOID - a full bladder is necessary for the examination
TRANSRECTAL / PROSTATE ULTRASOUND:
- Purchase a FLEET ENEMA from the pharmacy
- Self-administer the enema 2 hours before your appointment time.
- Drink 4-5 glasses (or 2 small bottles) of clear fluids one hour before your appointment time. (water, juice, black coffee or black tea)
- DO NOT VOID - a full bladder is necessary for the examination
NO PREPARATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- Scrotal / testicular ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound (any type)
VASCULAR PREPARATIONS
RENAL ARTERY DUPLEX
- Please follow ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND instructions
HOLTER MONITOR:
- Patients are advised to take a shower the morning of their appointment
- Holters must be returned to the clinic within 24 hours of removal
- If holter is not returned on specified date there will be a charge
VASCULAR ULTRASOUND (ALL OTHER TYPES):
- No preparation required
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY:
- No caffeinated drinks the morning of the appointment
- Bring a list of all the medications you are currently taking
EXERCISE STRESS-TEST
- No caffeinated drinks the morning of the appointment
- Wear comfortable clothing and running shoes
- Bring all the medications you are currently taking
- DO NOT discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor
247 Simcoe Street N, ON L1G 4T3
Call Us Now at
+1-905-438-0555
Email Us at
support@oshawadiagnostic.ca
