| SERVICES | Ultrasound | Pelvic Ultrasound - Two hours before the exam, you may empty your bladder (if needed).
- Drink 36 oz. of liquid (water, juice, decaffeinated coffee or tea – no soda, caffeinated beverages or milk).
- Finish the 36 oz. one hour before the exam time (This will allow your body to process the fluids and fill your bladder).
- Do not use the bathroom. Your bladder must be very full for the exam. The exam only takes 5-10 minutes and then you may empty your bladder.
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Fetal Ultrasound - Two hours before the exam you may empty your bladder, if needed.
- Start drinking liquid (water, juice, decaffeinated coffee or tea – no soda, caffeinated beverages or milk):
- 1st or 2nd Trimester: Drink 32-36 oz. of liquid.
- 3rd Trimester Drink only 20-24 oz. of liquid. - Finish the fluid one (1) hour before the exam time (This will allow your body to process the fluids and fill your bladder).
- Do not use the bathroom. Your bladder must be very full for this exam. There are only a few images we need with a very full bladder. You may use the bathroom after these images if you are very uncomfortable.
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Gall Bladder / Liver Do not eat or drink anything eight (8) hours before your exam time.
(If you are on medication that must be taken, you may take it with a small sip of water) |
Extremity, Venous | There is no prep for these exams. |
| | |  “The staff was very courteous and helpful. They made me feel comfortable by explaining everything to me.”
-Mike, Cecilton “They are very efficient. I got an appointment quickly and my test results quickly.”
-Ellen, Elkton
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Related Links Ultrasound imaging (also called sonography) is a common diagnostic medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic images (sonograms) of organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. Read more about this technology in our online health library. |  |
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