Ultrasound Preparation
Welcome to our Ultrasound Preparation Guide. To ensure that your ultrasound examination goes smoothly and yields the most accurate results, please follow the instructions below specific to the type of ultrasound you will be having.
Abdomen
- Fast for 6 hours prior to examination.
- No food/drink
- No smoking
- No Chewing Gum
- May take any medication with a sip of water
Obstetrics
- Drink 2-3 full glasses of water 1 hour prior to your appointment and hold
Pelvis
- Moderately Full Bladder Required.
- Drink 4 large Glasses of water commencing
2 hours before the exam - Hold the bladder till the exam.
Renal
- No solid food for 6 hours prior to examination
- Moderately full bladder required.
- Drink 4 large glasses of water commencing
2 hour prior to the examination - No preparation required for childrens up to 6 years of age
- Children 6-12 years of age should drink 2 large glasses of water 1 hour prior to
the examination