Exam Preps

Ultrasound

Please refer to these instructions when preparing for a scheduled exam.

Abdomen

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Abdominal Aorta

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. .

Biopsy

  • No Blood Thinners or Aspirin for 1 week prior to exam.

Common Bile Duct

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Cyst Aspiration

  • No Blood Thinners or Aspirin for 1 week prior to exam.

Gallbladder

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Liver

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Pancreas

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Pelvic / Intravaginal Pelvic

  • Finish drinking 32 oz of water 1 hour prior to exam. Do not urinate until after the exam.
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