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Preparation for Exams – CDI, Miami
Preparation According To Test
Computed Tomography:
- Please call CBCC if you are diabetic or are known to have allergies
- In some instances, a preparation is required.
- CBCC will instruct you if a preparation is necessary.
- Creatinine/BUN required for CT within 90 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
- If you have a pacemaker, metallic implant, previous brain surgery, or have had metal fragments in your eyes, or known allergies to Gadolinium; please call CBCC prior to appointment time.
- Creatinine/BUN required for MRI within 45 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.
- No preparation is required unless sedation is needed.
Mammogram:
- Do not wear perfume, deodorant, or powder the day of exam.
- If new patient, bring previous mammogram films and report.
- Please wear two piece clothing.
- Do not schedule one week before menstrual period.
- Preparation for Breast Biopsy:
- No aspirin or \\”blood thinner\\” one week prior to biopsy.
- Please consult your physician prior to discontinuing medications.
PET/CT:
- Do not eat or drink anything for 6-12 hours prior to your exam, except water.
- Avoid strenuous activity 24 hours in advance of your study.
ULTRASOUND
Abdomen Ultrasound:
- Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
- No breakfast, smoking or gum chewing the morning of exam.
OB and Pelvic Ultrasound:
- 1/2 hours before exam time, empty your bladder and drink 32 oz. of water, finishing 1 hour prior to exam.
- Arrive with a very full bladder. Do not urinate.
- Pelvic ultrasound should not be scheduled during menstruation.
Prostate Ultrasound:
- Fleet´s enema 1/2 hour prior to exam.
Upper GI and/or Esophogram and/or Small Bowel Series:
- Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
- For small-bowel series, allow at least 4 hours for exam.
