512 S. Nokomis Ave South Venice, FL 34285 Phone: 941-488-7781

Radiology Center Venice, Englewood, and Sarasota

Exam Preparations

Diagnostic Exam Preparations


You will be given additional instructions at the time your study is scheduled. If your question is not specifically addressed below, contact the department where your procedure is to be performed. Please check in at the Radiology Department front desk on the day of your appointment. Bring your driver’s license, insurance cards, and a list of medications with you.

 

CT angiogram of coronary arteries: You will be coming through the pre procedure area. In order to obtain the best possible study, you may be given IV medication to slow your heart rate. No caffeine or sugar for 12 hours.

Mammography: Do not use powder or deodorant before the exam. If your previous mammogram(s) are done elsewhere, please have them sent to the department before the time of your appointment, or you may bring them with you.

MRI: Wear loose cotton clothing; no jewelry or body piercing studs, no metal of any kind including on your clothing. Patients are placed in a strong magnetic field. Metal can interfere with the exam and be dangerous. You will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire before the exam.

Myelogram: This is usually a morning procedure. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight prior to the procedure. Clear liquids only on the morning of the exam. No blood thinners for 72 hours.

Nuclear Medicine: Specific instructions pertaining to fasting versus non-fasting will be given at the time of scheduling. It is essential that patients have not had barium studies or other nuclear medicine procedures within 2 days of procedure. Comfortable clothing should be worn, preferably with no metal.

UGI (Upper GI series/ Esophagram/ Small bowel follow through): Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to the exam. No smoking or gum chewing two hours prior to the exam. After the study is completed drink 20oz of fluid. You may also take Milk of Magnesia after in order to help remove the barium from your system.

Ultrasound Pelvic: Female: drink 32 ounces of water one hour prior to exam and hold. Male: 24 ounces of water one hour prior to study and hold.

Ultrasound Abdomen/Aorta: Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours before the exam

Ultrasound Renal: Drink 24 oz of fluid and hold 1 hour prior to exam.

Bone Density (DEXA) Scan: No calcium 24 hours prior to exam. No metal around the waist area.

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