Blue Mountain Hospital Radiology center

Instructions and Preparation for a Radiology Examinations

• What do I need to do if I have a Routine X-ray exam scheduled?

For most routine x-ray exams there is not much preparation required.

Patients may be asked to remove items that have metal in them such as jewelry, keys, watches, etc.  

 

• What do I need to do if I have and Ultrasound scheduled?

Patient must have a full bladder at time of exam for any type of OB, Renal, or Pelvic Ultrasound.

Patient must not have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to any type of ABD/gallbladder or pancreatic exam.

For any type of extremity or vascular exam no preparation is required.

 

• What do I need to do if I have a CT scan Scheduled?

Patients that are having any type of abdominal scan must not eat or drink anything for 8 hours prior to exam with exception of the Barium contrast give 2 hours prior to exam by radiology dept

Some simple lab test must also be performed prior to any contrast enhanced exam.  These tests are to check kidney function and may be preformed up to two weeks in advance of the CT scan

There is no preparation required for non contrast enhanced exams.