Preparation
Click on the links below for detailed preparation information.

  General Prep Instructions


  MRI


  CAT Scan (CT)


  Ultrasound / Echocardiogram


  Mammography


  Bone Density / DEXA


  Xray & Fluoroscopy


  Nuclear Medicine





MRI ABD Without Contrast (duration 40 mins)
Prep: NPO 3 hours. MRI cannot be done on patients with metal, piercings, clips, pacemakers or defibrillators.

MRA Abdomen (duration 50 mins)
Prep: NPO 3 hours. MRI cannot be done on patients with metal, piercings, clips, pacemakers or defibrillators.

All Other MRIs and MRAs (duration 30-60 mins)
Prep: MRI cannot be done on patients with metal, piercings, clips, pacemakers or defibrillators.



(NPO means the patient should not eat or drink anything for the period advised by their physician.)