Preparations Before Your Exam

The Day Before Your Exam (24 Hours Prior)

• Follow a LOW or NO carbohydrate diet
• Eat high-protein foods
• Avoid: sweets, bread, pasta, rice and cereals

Fasting Requirement

• Patients must FAST for at least 5 hours before your scan.
• ONLY water is allowed.

Day of the Scan

Diabetic Patients

• If you take METFORMIN as a daily pill, DO NOT take it on the day of the scan.
• When scheduling your appointment, please inform us if you are diabetic so we can provide special instructions.

What to Wear / Bring

• DO NOT bring jewelry to the office.
• Wear comfortable clothes with NO metal zipper or buttons.

Medications

• Only Blood Pressure medication is allowed the day of exam.

The Day Before the Exam (24 Hours Before)

• Follow a LOW or NO carbohydrate diet
• High in protein
• Avoid: sweets, bread, pasta, rice, and cereals

Fasting

• If IV Contrast has been indicated: DO NOT EAT 4 HOURS BEFORE the exam.
• If your scan is PLAIN / NO CONTRAST: NO FASTING IS REQUIRED. You may eat normally.
• If ORAL CONTRAST is indicated (Abdomen Pelvis / Abdomen Scans), please follow up with our office for further instructions.

The Day of the Exam

Diabetic Patients

• If you take METFORMIN as a daily medication, please DO NOT take it on the day of the exam.
• When scheduling your appointment, please inform us if you are diabetic so we can give you special instructions.

Clothing and Items

• DO NOT wear jewelry to the office.
• Wear comfortable clothing. DO NOT wear clothing with zippers or metal buttons.

Medications

• ONLY take your medication for high blood pressure on the day of the exam.