Preparations for Ultrasound Scan
Please check what preparation is needed before your ultrasound scan below:
All Pelvic scans
Kidney and Urinary tract
Prostate & Urinary Tract
Appendicitis
- Drink One liter of still water (2 Pints) One hour before your scan.
- Do NOT use the toilet so you would arrive with a full bladder.
- Medication can be taken as normal.
All Abdomen scans
Abdominal Aorta for Aneurysm (AAA)
All Health Check Ups
Full body ultrasound scans
- Do NOT eat for 6 hours prior to examination time.
- Do NOT Drink any fizzy drinks.
- Drink One liter of still water (2 Pints) One hour before your scan.
- Medication can be taken as normal.
- If Diabetic, please stick to your normal routine.
Fibroscan
(Liver Elastography)
- Do NOT eat for 6 hours prior to examination time.
- Do NOT Drink any fizzy drinks.
- Do NOT Drink any sugary Drinks.
- Drink Still water as normal.
- Medication can be taken as normal.
- If Diabetic, please stick to your normal routine.
Transvaginal Ultrasound
- No preparation.
- We can still scan if patient is having a period.
- Empty bladder just before the scan.