Please call WCRC:
• For child/pediatric preparations
• If you are or may be pregnant
• If you have any questions
Barium Enema:
• Pick-up prep kit from WCRC at least 48 hours before exam time.
• Follow all directions on kit.
Computed Tomography (CT/with Contrast):
• Please call WCRC if you are diabetic or are known to have allergies
• In some instances, a preparation is required.
• WCRC will instruct you if a preparation is necessary.
• Creatinine/BUN required for CT within 90 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.
DEXA:
• Patients should not be scheduled within two weeks of any diagnostic
or CT exam utilizing Barium or any nuclear medicine exam.
HSG (Hysterosalpinogram/Hysterosalpinography):
• Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam.
• Should be scheduled 7-10 days from the start of menstruation.
IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram):
• Pick-up prep kit from WCRC at least 48 hours before exam time.
• Follow all directions on kit.
• Please call WCRC before your exam if you are diabetic or
allergic to iodine.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
• If you have a pacemaker, metallic implant, previous brain surgery, or have had metal fragments in your eyes, or known allergies to Gadolinium; please call WCRC prior to appointment time.
• Creatinine/BUN required for MRI within 45 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.
• No preparation is required unless sedation is needed.
Mammogram:
• Do not wear perfume, deodorant, or powder the day of exam.
If new patient, bring previous mammogram films and report.
• Please wear two piece clothing.
• Do not schedule one week before menstrual period.
• Preparation for Breast Biopsy:
• No aspirin or “blood thinner” one week prior to biopsy.
• Please consult your physician prior to discontinuing medications.
Nuclear Medicine:
• Preparation varies, please direct questions to our
Nuclear Medicine Dept.
PET/CT:
• Do not eat or drink anything for 6-12 hours prior to your exam,
except water.
• Avoid strenuous activity 24 hours in advance of your study.
Ultrasound Abdomen Ultrasound:
• Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
• No breakfast, smoking or gum chewing the morning of exam.
OB and Pelvic Ultrasound:
• 1½ hours before exam time, empty your bladder and drink
32 oz. of water, finishing 1 hour prior to exam.
• Arrive with a very full bladder. Do not urinate.
• Pelvic ultrasound should not be scheduled during menstruation.
Prostate Ultrasound:
• Fleet’s enema 1½ hour prior to exam.
Upper GI and/or Esophogram and/or Small Bowel Series:
• Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
• For small-bowel series, allow at least 4 hours for exam.
