Ultrasound Exam Preparation

Preparation for Breast Ultrasound

On the day of the examination do not apply deodorant, body powder or other material on your underarms or around the breasts. Wear clothing that can be removed from the waist up, you will be given a gown to wear during the examination.

Preparation for Ultrasounds
All examinations are 30 - 60 minutes in duration

Abdominal Ultrasound (including gallbladder, liver, aorta, spleen, pancreas)

• do not eat or drink from 10 pm the night before until completion of the examination

Renal Ultrasound

• do not empty your bladder for 2 hrs prior to the examination
• children 10 years of age should attempt not to empty bladder 1 hr prior to examination

Combined Abdominal & Pelvic Scando not eat from 10 pm the evening before until compl