OBSTETRICS/PREGNANCY (1st Trimester only – up to 14 weeks of gestation):

• A full bladder is required. 

• One hour before the appointment, the patient must drink 2 (16 oz) bottles of water.

  • Should the patient feel like using the restroom, please wait until AFTER the study is completed.​

 

UPPER ABDOMEN:
Includes the liver, gallbladder, biliary systems, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, aorta, major vessels,

and retroperitoneal areas.

• The patient must fast for 6-8 hours prior to the examination. 

• Essential medications may be taken with a small amount of water.

 

PELVIC & LOWER ABDOMEN:
 Pelvic Transabdominal (TA):

• A full bladder is required. 

• One hour before the appointment, the patient must drink 2 (16 oz) bottles of water.

  • Should the patient feel like using the restroom, please wait until AFTER the study is completed.

 Pelvic Transvaginal/Endovaginal (TV/EV):

• An empty bladder is required at the time of the exam.

  • It is okay to drink water prior to the exam, but must be avoided right before the appointment time. ​

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* Should you be scheduled for both a Pelvic TA and Pelvic TV/EV, please follow the guidelines for the Pelvic TA exam *