Procedures Preps

Please find your test in the tabs below to learn more about the procedure and preparations related to your exam.

CT Scan

Cardiac

CTA CARDIAC WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure. No caffeine or ED drugs 24 hours prior.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Patient Questionnaire for Coronary CT Angiogram

CT CALCIUM SCORE

Other than no caffeine or other stimulants 24 hours prior to exam Calcium Score assessment guide

Head/Face

CT FACIAL BONES WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT FACIAL BONES WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT SINUSES WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT SINUSES WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT MANDIBLE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT MANDIBLE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT PITUITARY WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT PITUITARY WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT MASTOIDS WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT MASTOIDS WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT ORBITS WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT ORBITS WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FACIAL BONES WITH CONTRAST & WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FACE MAX/SINUSES WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT IAC's WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep required.

CT IAC's WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT IAC's WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Neck

CT NECK WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT NECK WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT NECK WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Spine

CT CERVICAL SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT CERVICAL SPINE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT THORACIC SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT THORACIC SPINE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT LUMBER SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LUMBER SPINE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Abdomen/Pelvis

ABDOMEN WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

ABDOMEN WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

ABDOMEN WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

PELVIS WITHOUT CONTRAST

Drink 16 oz oral contrast 2 hours prior to test; No prep required.

PELVIS WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

PELVIS WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

ABDOMEN/PELVIS WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

ABDOMEN/PELVIS WITH CONTRAST

Drink 16 oz oral contrast 2 hours prior to test; Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

ABDOMEN/PELVIS WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Drink 16 oz oral contrast 2 hours prior to test; if physician requires. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT IVP

Drink 3 bottles of volumen prior to scan at facility. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure..

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT CERVICAL SPINE WITH CONTRAST

No oral contrast required. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT STONE STUDY

No prep necessary.

Brain

CT BRAIN WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT BRAIN WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT BRAIN POST FOSSA WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT BRAIN POST FOSSA WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Chest

CHEST WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CHEST WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA (VASCULAR)

CTA ABDOMEN WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

No oral contrast required. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA ABD/PEL WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

No oral contrast required. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA PELVIS

No oral contrast required. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA ADB RUNOFF

No oral contrast required. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA CHEST WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CTA NECK WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Lower Extremity

CT RT FOOT WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LF FOOT WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT RT KNEE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LT KNEE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT RT HIP WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LT HIP WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT BONY PELVIS WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT FEMUR WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT FEMUR WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FOOT WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FOOT WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT KNEE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT KNEE WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT HIP WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT HIP WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT ANKLE WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT ANKLE WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT ANKLE WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT LOWER LEG WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LOWER LEG WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT LOWER LEG WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

Upper Extremity

CT RT WRIST WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LT WRIST WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT RT ELBOW WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LF ELBOW WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT RT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT RT UPPER EXT WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT LT UPPER EXT WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT HAND WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FOREARM WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT FOREARM WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT FOREARM WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT HAND WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT WRIST WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT SHOULDER WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT SHOULDER WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT ELBOW WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT ELBOW WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT SHOULDER WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT SHOULDER WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT HUMERUS WITHOUT CONTRAST

No prep necessary.

CT HUMERUS WITH CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

CT HUMERUS WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days. No food or drink 4 hours prior to procedure.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
CT contrast screening form

MRI

MRI Enterography

Patient should not have anything to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to exam. Patients should arrive 2 hours prior to exam and will receive Contrast to drink over the 2 hour wait time.

You won’t be allowed to wear anything metallic during the MRI examination, leave watches, jewelry or anything made from metal at home. Even some cosmetics contain small amounts of metals, so it is best to not wear make-up.

In order to prevent metallic objects from being attracted by the powerful magnet of the MR system, you will typically receive a gown to wear during your examination. Items that need to be removed by patients before entering the MR system room include:

  • Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips
  • Electronic devices such as beepers or cell phones
  • Hearing aids
  • Metal jewelry, watches
  • Pens, paper clips, keys, coins
  • Hair barrettes, hairpins
  • Any article of clothing that has a metal zipper, buttons, snaps, hooks, underwires, or metal threads
  • Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins

Before the MRI procedure, you will be asked to fill out a screening form asking about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. You will also undergo an interview by a member of the MRI facility to ensure that you understand the questions on the form. Even if you have undergone an MRI procedure before at this or another facility, you will still be asked to complete an MRI screening form.

Examples of items or things that may create a health hazard or other problem during an MRI exam include:

  • Pacemaker
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
  • Neurostimulator
  • Aneurysm clip
  • Metal implant
  • Implanted drug infusion device
  • Foreign metal objects, especially if in or near the eye
  • Shrapnel or bullet wounds
  • Permanent cosmetics or tattoos
  • Dentures/teeth with magnetic keepers
  • Other implants that involve magnets
  • Medication patch (i.e., transdermal patch) that contains metal foil

Check with the MRI technologist at the MRI center if you have questions or concerns about any implanted object or health condition that could impact the MRI procedure. This is particularly important if you have undergone surgery involving the brain, ear, eye, heart, or blood vessels.

Important Note: If you are pregnant or think that you could be pregnant, you must notify your physician and the radiologist or the MRI technologist at the MRI center prior to the MRI procedure.

All Other MRI Exams

There’s no special preparation necessary. Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed. Patients over 60 or have history of kidney problems, hypertension, or diabetic will require a Creatinine level blood test results within the last 30 days.

You won’t be allowed to wear anything metallic during the MRI examination, leave watches, jewelry or anything made from metal at home. Even some cosmetics contain small amounts of metals, so it is best to not wear make-up.

In order to prevent metallic objects from being attracted by the powerful magnet of the MR system, you will typically receive a gown to wear during your examination. Items that need to be removed by patients before entering the MR system room include:

  • Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips
  • Electronic devices such as beepers or cell phones
  • Hearing aids
  • Metal jewelry, watches
  • Pens, paper clips, keys, coins
  • Hair barrettes, hairpins
  • Any article of clothing that has a metal zipper, buttons, snaps, hooks, underwires, or metal threads
  • Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins

Before the MRI procedure, you will be asked to fill out a screening form asking about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. You will also undergo an interview by a member of the MRI facility to ensure that you understand the questions on the form. Even if you have undergone an MRI procedure before at this or another facility, you will still be asked to complete an MRI screening form.

Examples of items or things that may create a health hazard or other problem during an MRI exam include:

  • Pacemaker
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
  • Neurostimulator
  • Aneurysm clip
  • Metal implant
  • Implanted drug infusion device
  • Foreign metal objects, especially if in or near the eye
  • Shrapnel or bullet wounds
  • Permanent cosmetics or tattoos
  • Dentures/teeth with magnetic keepers
  • Other implants that involve magnets
  • Medication patch (i.e., transdermal patch) that contains metal foil

Check with the MRI technologist at the MRI center if you have questions or concerns about any implanted object or health condition that could impact the MRI procedure. This is particularly important if you have undergone surgery involving the brain, ear, eye, heart, or blood vessels.

Important Note: If you are pregnant or think that you could be pregnant, you must notify your physician and the radiologist or the MRI technologist at the MRI center prior to the MRI procedure.

Nuclear Medicine

Skeletal System

BONE 3PHASE SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection. You will be asked to hydrate yourself by drinking at least 24 to 32 ounces of liquid during your 3 hour break. You will be asked to empty your bladder and to remove all metal objects before the start of your scan.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

BONE SPECT SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection. You will be asked to hydrate yourself by drinking at least 24 to 32 ounces of liquid during your 3 hour break. You will be asked to empty your bladder and to remove all metal objects before the start of your scan.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

BONE WHOLEBODY SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection. You will be asked to hydrate yourself by drinking at least 24 to 32 ounces of liquid during your 3 hour break. You will be asked to empty your bladder and to remove all metal objects before the start of your scan.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Cardiac

CARDIAC EKG TREADMILL STRESS TEST

There are no preps for the exam.

CARDIAC NUCLEAR STRESS TEST - PHARMA

Do not eat or drink after midnight. Do not drink any beverages containing Caffeine for 24 hours before the exam. Please contact you doctor about what medications to avoid before the exam. If you are scheduled for a treadmill nuclear stress test, please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

CARDIAC NUCLEAR STRESS TEST - TREADMILL

Do not eat or drink after midnight. Do not drink any beverages containing Caffeine for 24 hours before the exam. Please contact you doctor about what medications to avoid before the exam. If you are scheduled for a treadmill nuclear stress test, please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

CARDIAC MUGA/GATED BLOOD POOL REST

There are no preps before the exam.

CARDIAC VIABILITY

Do not eat or drink after midnight. Do not drink any beverages containing Caffeine for 24 hours before the exam. Please contact you doctor about what medications to avoid before the exam. If you are scheduled for a treadmill nuclear stress test, please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Neurological

BRAIN SPECT SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection. After the injection, you will be instructed to relax lying down with eyes close for 1 hour. You will be asked to remove all metal objects before the start of your scan.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

BRAIN SPECT DATSCAN I-123 IOFLUPANE

Please inform us if you have an allergy or sensitivity to Iodine. You will be asked to take a Potassium Iodide drink (or pill) before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

CISTERNOGRAM

There are no special preps before the radiotracer injection, however, we recommend that you drink plenty of fluids before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Gastrointestinal

GASTRIC EMPTYING SCAN

Do not eat or drink after midnight before the exam. Stop stomach medication with referring doctor approval.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

G.I. BLEEDING SCAN

There are no preps for the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

HEPATOBILIARY SCAN

Do not eat or drink for 4 hours before the exam. Do not take any narcotic drugs for 24 hours before the test. This includes most pain medication (Morphine, Demerol, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin, and Lortab). Ibuprofen and Toradol are acceptable.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

HEPATOBILIARY SCAN WITH CCK

Do not eat or drink for 4 hours before the exam. Do not take any narcotic drugs for 24 hours before the test. This includes most pain medication (Morphine, Demerol, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin, and Lortab). Ibuprofen and Toradol are acceptable.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

LIVER HEMANGIOMA SCAN (AND SPECT)

There are no preps before the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

LIVER SPLEEN SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotrcer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Pulmonary

LUNG SCAN PERFUSION ONLY

There are no preps for the exam.

LUNG SCAN VENTILATION/PERFUSION

There are no preps before the exam, however, a chest x-ray taken in the last 24 hours is needed to help interpret the lung scan.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

LUNG SCAN QUANTITATIVE

There are no preps for the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Endocrine

PARATHYROID SCAN (AND SPECT)

If you have undergone a CT with contrast, IVP, Angiogram or other nuclear medicine exam in the last 6 weeks, please let us know. There are no preps before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

PARATHYROID SESTAMIBI INJECTION

There are no preps for the exam.

THYROID UPTAKE AND SCAN I-123

Do not eat or drink after midnight. No Thyroxine (T4) commonly known as Synthroid for at least 4 weeks. No Triodothyronine (T3) commonly known as Cytomel for at least 2 weeks. No Prophlthiouracil (PTU) for at least 1 week. No Tapazole (Methimazole, Potassium Iodide, Propylthiouracil) for at least 1 week. No seafood including fish, shellfish, kelp or seaweed for 1 week. No foods containing red food dyes such as red or pink cereals, candies and vitamins for 1 week. Patients must not have had intravenous contrast material (IVP, CT w/contrast, Angiogram) 6 weeks before the exam. Patients must not have had a Myelogram 1 month before the exam. Female patient must not be pregnant. Recent thyroid function tests should be available.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

THYROID SCAN ONLY, TECHNETIUM

There are no preps for the exam.

Infection

WBC CERETEC SCAN

There are no preps for the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

WBC INDIUM SCAN

There are no preps for the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Nephrology

RENAL CORTICAL SCAN DMSA

There are no preps for the exam.

RENAL SCAN MAG3

There are no special preps before the exam, however, you will be instructed to drink 2-4 8 Oz glasses of water before the start of the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

RENAL SCAN WITH CAPTOPRIL

There are no preps for the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

RENAL SCAN WITH LASIX

There are no special preps before the exam, however, you will be instructed to drink 2-4 8 Oz glasses of water before the start of the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

RENAL SCAN WITH VASOTEC

There are no preps for the exam.

Oncology

MIBG SCAN (AND SPECT)

Please inform us if you have an allergy or sensitivity to Iodine. You will be asked to pick-up Potassium Iodide pills at the hospital and will be instructed to take one pill one day before the radiotracer injection. You will be instructed to continue taking one pill of Potassium Iodide each day for one week.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

OCTREOSCAN (AND SPECT)

If you are taking the medication called Sandostatin SAR (short acting release), it must be stopped 3 days before the exam. If you are taking the medication called Sandostatin LAR (long acting release), it must be stopped 3 weeks before the exam. Before your radiotracer injection, you will be instructed to drink at least 2 8-Oz glasses of water. Hydration before the radiotracer injection is very important. After your first visit, you will be instructed to take a mild laxative (Citrate of Magnesia preferred) in the evening before day 2. You will be instructed to follow a soft diet for the next 48 hours.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

PROSTASCINT PREP

You will be instructed to take a mild laxative (Citrate of Magnesia preferred) and cleansing enema in the evening before the scan. You will be instructed to follow a soft diet for the next 72 hours. You will be asked to empty your bladder before the scan each day.

THYROID ABLATION / HYPERTHYROID

You are allowed to eat an early morning light breakfast. However, you must be fasting for at least 6 hours before the therapy pill is given. You will be instructed to remain fasting for another 2 hours after the therapy pill.

THYROID ABLATION / CANCER

You are allowed to eat an early morning light breakfast. However, you must be fasting for at least 6 hours before the therapy pill is given. You will be instructed to remain fasting for another 2 hours after the therapy pill.

THYROID CA I-131 WHOLEBODY SCAN

Do not eat or drink after midnight. No Thyroxine (T4) commonly known as Synthroid, Proloid, Levothyroid, Eltroxin, Levo-T, Levoxine, Levoxyl Oroxine for at least 4 weeks. No Triodothyronine (T3) commonly known as Cytomel, Tetroxin, Triostat for at least 2 weeks. No ACTH, Amiodarone, Butazolidin, Pentothal, Perchlorate, Propylthiouracil, Sulfonamides, Tapazole for at least 1 week. No Dinitrophenol or Iodine Solution for at least 2 weeks. No iodized salt and sea salt in diet. No seafood including fish, shellfish, kelp or seaweed for 1 week. No foods containing red food dyes such as red or pink cereals, candies and vitamins for 1 week. Patient must not have had intravenous contrast material (IVP, CT w/contrast, Angiogram) 6 weeks before the exam. Patient must not have had Myelogram 1 month before the exam. Female patient must not be pregnant. Patient will be instructed to follow a low-iodine diet for a duration of two weeks before the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

THYROID CA I-131 WHOLEBODY SCAN WITH THYROGEN

Do not eat or drink after midnight. Patient continues to take Thyroxine (T4) commonly known as Synthroid, Proloid, Levothyroid, Eltroxin, Levo-T, Levoxine, Levoxyl Oroxine. Patient continues to take Triodothyronine (T3) commonly known as Cytomel, Tetroxin, Triostat. No ACTH, Amiodarone, Butazolidin, Pentothal, Perchlorate, Propylthiouracil, Sulfonamides, Tapazole for at least 1 week. No Dinitrophenol or Iodine Solution for at least 2 weeks. No iodized salt and sea salt in diet. No seafood including fish, shellfish, kelp or seaweed for 1 week. No foods containing red food dyes such as red or pink cereals, candies and vitamins for 1 week. Patient must not have had intravenous contrast material (IVP, CT w/contrast, Angiogram) 6 weeks before the exam. Patient must not have had Myelogram 1 month before the exam. Female patient must not be pregnant. Patient will be instructed to follow a low-iodine diet for a duration of two weeks before the exam.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

GALLIUM SCAN

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

GALLIUM TUMOR LOCALIZATION SCAN (AND SPECT)

There are no preps before the radiotracer injection.

FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
Outpatient falls risk assessment form

Therapeutic

ZEVALIN THERAPY INJECTION

There are no preps for the exam.

THYROID ABLATION/CANCER

There are no preps for the exam.

THYROID ABLATION/HYPERTHYROID

There are no preps for the exam.

BONE QUADRAMET THERAPY INJECTION

There are no preps for the exam.

PET/CT Scan

PET/CT Scan - Patient Preparation - Instructions For Best Results

24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCAN

  • Eat a high protein, low carbohydrate diet.
  • No strenuous activity or exercise 24 hours before your scan.
  • **IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR A MORNING SCAN, YOUR LAST MEAL SHOULD BE A LOW CARB AND LOW SUGAR DINNER.

  • The Night before your exam:
    Dinner - Eat a high protein, low carbohydrate, low sugar meal
    After Midnight - Water only


  • *IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR A LATE AFTERNOON SCAN (2PM, 2:45PM and 3:30PM), YOUR LAST MEAL SHOULD BE A LOW CARB AND LOW SUGAR BREAKFAST. YOU SHOULD BE FINISHED BY 9 AM.

    • SUGGESTED LOW CARB ITEMS

    All Meats, Poultry and Fish, Wheat bread and Wheat Pasta, Hard Cheeses, Eggs, Regular-Unsweetened Peanut Butter, Tofu, Oil, Margarine, Butter, Non-Starchy Vegetables (such as Broccoli, Cucumbers, Spinach, Green Beans, Lettuce, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Mushrooms)

    6 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCAN

    • No food or drink (other than water) for 6 hours before your scan. You may drink ONLY water up to the time of your scan.
    • No chewing gum, breath mints, cough drops, hard candies or anything containing sugar.
    • Take your medications as prescribed by your physician. If you have been advised to take your medications with food, eat nothing more than a few soda crackers 6 hours before your scan.

    DIABETIC PATIENTS (Consult Your Physician)

    • Diabetic patients who take ORAL medications should wait until the scan is completed.
    • Subcutaneous insulin dependent diabetics should have their last injection 4 hours prior to the scan.

    ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

    • If you are severely claustrophobic, experiencing anxiety or in pain, please ask your physician for medication. Take the medication prescribed by your physician 1 hour before the scan.
    • For your comfort, wear loose-fitting clothing. The scanning room tends to be quite cold. You will not be required to remove any clothing. However, metal objects including underwire bras, jewelry and hair pins or clips will need to be removed before your scan.
    • Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, allow 2 hours for your scheduled appointment.
    • What to expect during your scan will be explained to you by our technologist.
    • If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call our scheduling department at 561-955-4700, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, two days before your appointment.
    • If you have been admitted to the hospital, please call our scheduling department.
    • If you think you may be pregnant, please discuss with your physician and please call our scheduling department.
    • You may resume your normal activity after your scan. However, as an extra precaution, please avoid contact with infants, children or anyone who is pregnant for 8 hours immediately following your scan.
    Thank you for choosing Boca Raton Regional Hospital for your PET/CT scan.

    PET/CT Bone

    There are no special preps before the radiotracer injection, however, you will be instructed to drink 2-4 8 Oz glasses of water before the radiotracer injection.

    PET/CT Amyloid Plaque Imaging

    There are no special preps before the radiotracer injection.

    Ultrasound

    Abdomen

    UPPER ABDOMEN

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    GALL BLADDER

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    LIVER/SPLEEN

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    RENAL DOPPLERS

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    RETROPERITONEAL COMPLETE

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    Pelvis

    PELVIS/TRANS ABDOMINAL

    1. Finish drinking four 8oz. glasses of liquid one hour prior to appointment
    2. Do NOT empty bladder. Bladder must be full for exam.

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    PERLVIC TRANSVAGINAL

    NO PREP

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    BLADDER PRE, POST URINARY TRACT

    Drink 20 oz of water 1 hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder prior to exam.

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    TRANSRECTAL US (PROSTATE)

    Do a cleansing with a fleet enema the night before exam. Nothing to eat following enema. Can only be done at hospital. All patients are scanned by Dr. McFee. These should be scheduled by April at the hospital ONLY.

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    Vascular

    AORTA

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    ABDOMINAL DOPPLER

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    MESSENTERIC DOPPLER

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test.
    Can take any medications with water prior to exam

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    RENAL ARTERY

    Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to test

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    ARTERIAL LOWER EXTREMITY

    Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Loose shorts/pants that can be pulled up to thigh is helpful. Pressure cuffs will be placed on ankles, calves, thighs and arms. If able, patient will need to walk 5 minutes on treadmill.

    FORMS NEEDED FOR PROCEDURE:
    Reconciliation of home medications outpatient services form
    Outpatient falls risk assessment form

    X-ray

    Gastrointestinal Exams

    X-UPPER GI SERIES
    Nothing to eat or drink after Midnight or 4 hours prior to exam if scheduled later in the day.

    Upper GI /SMALL BOWEL EXAM
    Nothing to eat or drink after Midnight or 4 hours prior to exam if scheduled later in the day.

    SMALL BOWEL EXAM
    Nothing to eat or drink after Midnight or 4 hours prior to exam if scheduled later in the day.

    ESOPHAGRAM
    Nothing to eat or drink after Midnight or 3 hours prior to exam if scheduled later in the day.

    BARIUM ENEMA

    • Two Days before Exam
      Have a light breakfast and light lunch. At 2 pm start a clear liquid diet. Nutritional supplements are allowed. You may have as much liquids as desired up to the time of examination.
    • One day before Exam
      Continue clear liquid diet and drink at least 8 oz every hour. At noon take 1 bottle of Magnesium Citrate and immediately follow with 8 oz of water. Have a clear liquid meal. At 5 pm have a clear liquid meal. After take 4 Biscodyl Tablets (Dulcolax) with 8 oz of water.
    • Day of Exam
      you may have a clear liquid breakfast.
    • NOTE : TAKE ALL MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR AS DIRECTED EXCEPT FIBER MEDICATION.

    All Other X-rays

    All other X-rays have no preparation necessary.