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Below you will find instructions for common procedures performed at Abercrombie Radiology.

Breast Evaluation

  • Screening mammogram, if asymptomatic. If symptomatic, diagnostic mammograms and additional views and/or ultrasound, if deemed necessary.
  • Wear a two-piece outfit. Do not wear powders, creams, or deodorant from neck to waist.

Upper GI

  • Do not eat or drink anything (including water) after midnight the night before the examination.

Barium Enema

The Day Before Exam:

  1. Drink an 8 oz. Glass of water every 2 hours from 12 noon until bedtime.
  2. For all meals, starting at lunch, have clear liquids only–such as tea, coffee, Jello.
  3. Take 1 bottle of Magnesium Citrate at 3-4 p.m.
  4. Take 3 Dulcolax tablets at 6-7 p.m.
  5. Nothing by mouth after midnight, not even water.

The Morning of Exam:

  1. Nothing by mouth, not even water. Take any daily medications with a small amount of water.
  2. Use 2 Dulcolax suppositories, one at a time. After insertion of each suppository, wait at least 15 minutes before evacuating even if the urge is strong.

Small Bowel Series

  • Do not eat or drink anything (including water) after midnight the night before the examination.

Abdominal Ultrasound

  • Do not eat or drink anything (including water) after midnight the night before the examination.

DEXA

  • No Calcium Supplements a minimum of 24 hours prior to examination.
  • No Nuclear Medicine Studies 1 week prior to the exam.
  • No IV or Fluid Contrast within 48 hours of the exam.

Pelvis Ultrasound

  • Drink 40 ounces (1-1/4 quarts) of liquid 1 hour prior to the appointment time. A full bladder is necessary for the exam.

MRI (without Contrast)

  • No preparation is needed. You may eat or drink as desired. Take medications as needed.

MRI (with Contrast)

  • Do not eat anything 4 hours prior to the appointment time. You may have clear liquids up until appointment time. Take medications as needed.