Preparation for Ultrasound Procedures
| Exam |
Time (in minutes) |
Diet Required/Special Preparation for Exam |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | 30 - 45 | Nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours before exam. |
| Aorta Ultrasound | 45 | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. |
| Biophysical Profile | 45 | No special diet. |
| Breast Cyst Aspiration | 45 | No special diet. No blood thinners (Coumadin heparin, Lovenox). Aspirin may be held as directed by your physician. |
| Breast Ultrasound | 30 | No special diet; wear 2-piece outfit; bring mammo images. |
| Breast Needle Loc. | 45 | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight; no deodorant/powder. |
| Carotid Ultrasound | 45 | No special diet. Not done on weekends |
| Chest Ultrasound | 45 | No special diet. |
| Gallbladder Ultrasound | 30 | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. |
| Liver Ultrasound | 30 | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. |
| OB Complete Ultrasound | 60 | No special diet. |
| OB Limited Ultrasound | 30 | No special diet. |
| Para/Thoracentesis | 60 | Discontinue blood thinners and aspirin. May require recent blood work. |
| Renal Ultrasound | 30 | Full bladder. No solid food. May drink clear non-carbonated liquids. |
| Spleen Ultrasound | 30 | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. |
| Thyroid Ultrasound | 30 | No special diet. |
| Testes/Scrotal Ultrasound | 45 | No special diet. |
| Transvaginal Pelvic | 30 | No special diet. |
| Venous Ultrasound | 45 | No special diet. |
|
Ultrasound-Guided Needle Biopsy |
60 | Nothing to eat or drink after breakfast; major organ biopsies are scheduled for a consult with the Radiologist. Discontinue blood thinners/ASA as directed by your physician. |