UltraSound: Patient Guide

Do I need to prepare for the test?

It depends on the type of ultrasound scan you plan on receiving. For more information, please refer to the guides below;

  • Group A: Abdomen, Pancreas, Kidneys, Gall Bladder, Spleen, Aorta, Liver

    • Requires fasting.

    • Do not eat or drink for 12 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Group B: Ovaries, Bladder, Uterus, G.U. Tract, Pregnancy (Obstetrical/Nuchal translucency)

    • Requires a full bladder at the time examination.

    • Drink at-least 4 cups of water, 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the examination.

    • Do not go to the washroom prior to your examination. If you have any discomfort please let the front desk staff or the technologist know so they may advise you accordingly.

  • Group C: Pelvic & Abdomen

    • Requires both fasting for 12 hour and a full bladder.

    • Do not eat or drink for 12 hours prior to your appointment.

    • Drink at-least 4 cups of water, 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the examination.

    • Do not go to the washroom prior to your examination. If you have any discomfort please let the front desk staff or the technologist know so they may advise you accordingly.

  • Group D: Renal

    • Do not eat or drink 3 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Group E: Renal & Bladder

    • Requires a full bladder at the time examination.

    • Do not eat or drink 3 hours prior to your appointment. However, make sure to drink at-least 4 cups of water, 1 hour prior to your appointment.

  • Group F: Prostate with Transrectal

    • Requires a full bladder at the time examination and a fleet enema 2 hours before the exam.

    • Do not eat after midnight prior to the day of your examination.

    • Drink at-least 4 cups of water, 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the examination.

    • Please note laxatives (fleet enema) is only needed for prostate with transrectal. For regular prostate ultrasound you do not need a laxative.

  • Group G: Obstetric

    • Drink at-least 4 cups of water, 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the examination.