How you prepare for an ultrasound depends on the area of the body being scanned. For all ultrasound procedures, you will be asked to remove all jewelry from the area of your body that will be scanned. Below are the instructions to prepare patients for an ultrasound.
NOTE: Even if prep states "nothing to eat or drink" patient should take oral medications as prescribed.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Fat free meal the evening prior to exam.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Fat free meal the evening prior to exam.
Complete drinking 20 oz. water 1 hour before appointment time and hold.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Fat free meal the evening prior to exam.
Complete drinking 32 oz. water 1 hour before appointment time and hold.
Complete drinking 32 oz. water 1 hour before appointment time and hold.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Fat free meal the evening prior to exam.
*At times, it may be medically necessary to perform an additional study, which may
result in additional charges.
