Preparation Before Tests

Tests That Require Preparation:

• Abdominal Ultrasound ………. Nothing to eat or drink except water 8 hrs before test
• Pelvic Ultrasound………………… Drink (6) 8 oz glasses of water 1 hour before test, do not void.
• Renal Ultrasound………………….Drink (6) 8 oz glasses of water 1 hour before test, do not void.

Tests That Require No Preparation:

• Arterial Doppler
• Breast Ultrasound
• Carotid Doppler
• Echocardiogram
• Knee Ultrasound
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Neck Soft tissue
• Scrotal Ultrasound
• Venous Doppler
• Transcranial Doppler