Computed Tomography (CT/with Contrast):

• Please call CBCC if you are diabetic or are known to have allergies
• In some instances, a preparation is required.
• CBCC will instruct you if a preparation is necessary.
• Creatinine/BUN required for CT within 90 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):

• If you have a pacemaker, metallic implant, previous brain surgery, or have had metal fragments in your eyes, or known allergies to Gadolinium; please call CBCC prior to appointment time.
• Creatinine/BUN required for MRI within 45 days if 60 or older, renal insufficient, diabetic or hypertensive.
• No preparation is required unless sedation is needed.

Mammogram:

• Do not wear perfume, deodorant, or powder the day of exam.
If new patient, bring previous mammogram films and report.
• Please wear two piece clothing.
• Do not schedule one week before menstrual period.
• Preparation for Breast Biopsy:
• No aspirin or "blood thinner" one week prior to biopsy.
• Please consult your physician prior to discontinuing medications.

PET/CT:

• Do not eat or drink anything for 6-12 hours prior to your exam,
except water.
• Avoid strenuous activity 24 hours in advance of your study.

ULTRASOUND

Abdomen Ultrasound:

• Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
• No breakfast, smoking or gum chewing the morning of exam.

OB and Pelvic Ultrasound:

• 1/2 hours before exam time, empty your bladder and drink
32 oz. of water, finishing 1 hour prior to exam.
• Arrive with a very full bladder. Do not urinate.
• Pelvic ultrasound should not be scheduled during menstruation.

Prostate Ultrasound:

• Fleet´s enema 1/2 hour prior to exam.
Upper GI and/or Esophogram and/or Small Bowel Series:
• Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
• For small-bowel series, allow at least 4 hours for exam.