For all obstetrical (gestation) ultrasound exams
Pregnancy: 1 – 13 Weeks
Starting 1½ hours prior to your exam, drink 32 oz. of water within 30 minutes and hold your water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT go to the bathroom until technologist finishes exam – please DO NOT empty bladder.
Pregnancy: 14+ Weeks
Starting 1½ hours prior to your exam, drink 24 oz. of water over the course of the first ½ hour and hold your water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT go to the bathroom until technologist finishes exam – please DO NOT empty bladder.
For Pelvis Complete (Pelvic Transabdominal) or Pelvis Complete with Transvaginal (Pelvic Transvaginal) exams
Starting 1½ hours prior to your exam, drink 32 oz. of water over the course of the first ½ hour and hold your water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT go to the bathroom until technologist finishes exam – please DO NOT empty bladder.
NOTE: You may EAT under both preparations.
For Bladder Exams
Starting 1½ hours prior to your exam, drink 32 oz. of water over the course of the first ½ hour and hold your water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT go to the bathroom until technologist finishes exam – please DO NOT empty bladder.
For Abdomen, Gallbladder, or Retroperitoneal/Kidney Exams
Please DO NOT EAT OR DRINK for at least six (6) hours prior to your appointment.
For Arterial Abdomen/Pelvis Exams
Please DO NOT EAT OR DRINK for at least six (6) hours prior to your appointment.
For Renal Artery Duplex Exams
Please DO NOT EAT OR DRINK for at least six (6) hours prior to your appointment.
