X-ray
Plain x-rays
No preparation is required.
 Mammography
Please do not use deodorant or talcum powder on the day of the examination. Bring previous mammogram films for comparison.
Barium Meal and Swallow
Nothing to eat or drink for eight hours prior to the time of the examination.
Barium Enema
Use the preparation kit provided and follow the instructions. If you are suffering from diarrhoea this may be omitted. Kits are available from the Southport and The Tweed Hospital clinics and should be collected two days prior to examination. Please call to arrange collection.
Intravenous Pyelography (IVP)
Two laxative tablets are to be taken on each of the two nights prior to the examination. Normal fluid intake. Nothing to eat for six hours prior to the time of the examination.
Ultrasound
Abdomen
Nothing to eat or drink for at least six hours prior to the examination. Continue to take medication as necessary with a small sip of water.
Pregnancy / Pelvic
Two hours prior to the appointment, you will need to empty your bladder and drink one litre of water (not coffee or fruit juice).You need to finish drinking the water at least an hour before the examination. Do not empty your bladder until after the examination.
Nuchal Translucency
Two hours prior to your appointment you will need to empty your bladder and drink three glasses (not more than 500mls) of water (not coffee or juice).You need to finish the water at least an hour before th examination. Do not empty your bladder until after the examination.
Renal and Bladder
No solid food for four hours. As for pelvic ultrasound (above).
Breast, Thyroid, Duplex Carotids, Leg Arteries and Veins, Penile Doppler
No preparation required.
Renal Arteries
Fast for four hours prior to the examination. Drink 500mls of water one hour prior to the appointment time.
Abdominal Aorta Doppler
Fast for eight hours.
CT Scan +/- Fluroscopy
 CT Head, Chest, Spine, Sinus and Extremities
No preparation required.
CT Abdomen, Pelvis
Fast for four hours. You need to attend the clinic one hour prior to your appointment for preparation drinks.
CT Angiography
No preparation required.
Bone Densitometry
No preparation required.
Coronary Calcium Scoring
Results are best when your heart rate is relatively slow. You should avoid all stimulants prior to the scan, especially caffeine. No coffee or cola for at least four hours prior to the scan. Plan your arrival at our clinic so that you are not rushed.
Biopsy
Biospy Under Ultrasound or CT
Fast for four hours prior to the examination,
(not necessary for breast biopsy).
Virtual Colonoscopy
Use the bowel preparation kit provided (these can be collected at the Southport and The Tweed Hospital Clinics).
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