Exam Preparation

How to prepare for your Ultrasound Exam

Preparations will vary depending on the kind of exam you are having performed:

Abdominal Ultrasound
1. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (or at least six hours prior to the exam).
2. Medications may be taken with a small amount of water
Abdomen and Pelvic Ultrasound (scheduled together)
1. Nothing to eat at least six (6) hours prior to exam.
2. Drink 32 ounces of clear fluid one hour prior to your exam.
3. Please do not empty your bladder.
Pelvic Ultrasound
1. Drink 32 ounces of clear fluid one (1) hour prior to your exam. Please do not empty your bladder as a full bladder is necessary for the exam.
Renal (kidney) Ultrasound

Drink 16 ounces of clear fluid prior to your exam. A full bladder is helpful, so if possible, please refrain from emptying your bladder.

The following ultrasound exams do not require any preparation:

No special preparation is required for an X-Ray. The X-Ray technologist will provide you with brief instructions for your X-Ray.