How to prepare for an Ultrasound

 Abdominal Ultrasound  Nothing to eat or drink 8 hour prior to exam
 Pelvic Ultrasound or Transvaginal  Ultrasound  Arrive at exam with full bladder (drink 32-40 oz of water 45 minutes  prior to exam time)
 Lower Extremity Venous Doppler  Ultrasound   No preparation required
 Thyroid Ultrasound   No preparation required
 Carotid Ultrasound Droppler   No preparation required
 Bilateral Renal Artery Ultrasound   Nothing to eat or drink 8 hour prior to exam
 Renal Ultrasound  Arrive at exam with full bladder (drink 32-40 oz of water 45 minutes  prior to exam time)
 Soft Tissue Ultrasound  No preparation required

 

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