Basic instructions for preparation for your examination are provided below. More detailed information is provided in the services section of the website, based on examination type.
Barium Swallow, Barium Follow Through or Barium Meal
Do not have anything to eat or drink for six hours before your appointment.
Barium Enema
Follow the instructions on the bowel cleansing kit provided by your doctor or from our rooms.
Virtual (CT) Colonography
Collect a bowel cleansing kit from our rooms, and follow the instructions.
IVP
Do not eat or drink for four hours before your appointment.
CT Urogram
Please only have fluids for 4 hours prior to your appointment.
CT Abdomen
Please only have fluids for 4 hours prior to your appointment.
MRI
No preparation is required. At your appointment you will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire to ensure you are eligible to be scanned.
Mammography
Do not use talcum powder or deodorant on the day of your appointment. Please wear a two-piece outfit.
Facet Joint or Nerve Root Injection:
No preparation required unless your doctor has arranged sedation.
Upper Abdominal Ultrasound
Do not eat, drink or smoke for six hours before your appointment.
Pelvic, Renal, Obstetric Ultrasound
A full bladder is required. Drink 1 litre of water finishing at least 1 hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder.
Nuclear Medicine
Details will be available when making your appointment.