BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Preparation Instructions
Instructions by exam
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Includes the gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, liver, kidneys and aorta.
Morning appointment (before 1pm): no solid food or liquids after midnight, we need an empty stomach.Afternoon appointment (after 1pm): a light breakfast of dry toast, black tea or coffee, or juice before 8:00am. No dairy. Do not eat lunch.
Drink 4 large glasses (1 litre) of water 1 hour before your appointment.Do not go to the washroom until the examination is complete.
Drink 4 glasses (1 litre) of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment.Do not go to the washroom, you need a full bladder for this exam.You may eat as usual.
Booked for 10 days after the start of your menstrual cycle.
Drink 32 oz (1 litre) of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment, you need a full bladder.Take two Advil 1 hour before your appointment.Bring a sanitary pad with you.
Buy a FLEET enema from a pharmacy and follow the package instructions. Take it two hours before your appointment.Drink 4 large glasses (1 litre) of water 1 hour before, and do not go to the washroom until the exam is complete.
Preparation starts the day before your exam.
Day before: clear fluids only, clear fruit juice, bouillon, tea, jello. No cream or fruit. This applies to breakfast, lunch and supper.Drink plenty of water through the day: at least 6 to 8 glasses in total.At 6:00pm take half a bottle of Magnesium Citrate. If there are no results by 8:00pm, take the remaining 6 oz with 2 Ducolax tablets and 2 glasses of water.Morning of the exam: use a Ducolax rectal suppository if you wish. A glass of clear fluid is allowed.
Wear no metal in or on your clothing, no zippers, underwire bras or metal fasteners. A two-piece outfit is easiest.Do not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your test.Bring a list of your supplements and medications.
On the day of your exam, after showering, use no deodorant, antiperspirant or talcum powder under the arms or on the chest, these particles can show up on the images.Wear a two-piece outfit for your comfort.Bring the date and place of your last mammogram.
Walk-in for plain X-ray; fluoroscopy is by appointment.
No preparation for a plain X-ray. Avoid clothing with metal zippers or snaps where you can.For barium and G.I. studies, follow the diet sheet we send when you book.Tell us if you may be pregnant.
Drink plenty of water the day before your session.Choose a package that suits how far along you are, sessions run 15 to 40 minutes.You may bring up to two guests.
Everything you need to know before your appointment, so you arrive prepared and confident.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Most imaging services require a scheduled appointment. Walk-in availability varies by service and location.Arrive at least 15 minutes early with your health card and requisition, if applicable.Bring a list of your medications and any instructions from your referring provider.You may be asked for your height and weight so we use the right equipment settings.If you have mobility concerns, bring a caregiver to assist you during your visit.Give at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Missed appointments and late cancellations are charged a fee.Your results are sent securely to your referring provider, who will review them with you.
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Your health card and your signed requisition
Arrive 15 minutes early. Missed appointments and late cancellations are charged a fee, and your referring provider is notified.
Not sure which instructions apply to you? Call us before your appointment. Preparation matters more than being early.