Preparation

Preparing

For your Ultrasound

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, the night before appointment

  • If medications need to be taken – a sip of water only

  • Do not chew gum.

  • Do not eat 10 hours prior to the exam
  • Drink 750 ml of water 1 hour prior to the exam
  • Finish drinking 750 ml of liquid (Not Carbonated) 1 hour prior to your appointment, your bladder must be full
  • You may eat prior to this scan.
  • Finish drinking 750 ml of liquid (Not Carbonated) 1 hour prior to your appointment, your bladder must be full
  • You may eat prior to this scan.

  • Nothing to eat or drink (No chewing gum) 6 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Finish drinking 750 ml of liquid (Not Carbonated) 1 hour prior to your appointment, your bladder must be full for this scan.

  • Men – wear t-shirt or button shirt
  • Women – wear a 2-piece outfit and possible button shirt
  • Please wear comfortable clothes, as you may need to adjust for the area being scanned.

  • Please bring your Health Card to every appointment

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment

  • If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know

  • Patients without a Health Card will be self-pay day of scan

  • If preparations are not followed, you may need to re-book