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.
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