• Ultrasound
• Ultrasound: Frequently Asked Questions
• Registering for your appointment

How to prepare
Preparations will vary depending on the kind of exam you are having performed:

For any ultrasound please plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to your appointment for patient registration.

1. Abdominal Ultrasound
   
   • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (or at least six hours prior to the exam).
2. Abdomen and Pelvic Ultrasound (scheduled together)
   
   • Nothing to eat at least six (6) hours prior to exam.
   • Drink 32 ounces of clear fluid one hour prior to your exam.
   • Please do not empty your bladder.
3. OB (Pregnancy) or Pelvic Ultrasound
   
   • Drink 32 ounces of clear fluid one (1) hour prior to your exam. Please do not empty your bladder as a full bladder is necessary for the exam
4. OB (Pregnancy) Ultrasound-2nd Trimester Only
   • Drink 24 ounces of clear fluid one (1) hour prior to your exam. Please do not empty your bladder as a full bladder is necessary for the exam.  
5. Renal (kidney) Ultrasound
   
   • Drink 16 ounces of clear fluid prior to your exam. A full bladder is helpful, so if possible, please refrain from emptying your bladder.

The following ultrasound exams do not require any preparation:

• Carotid
• Scrotum/Testicular
• Thyroid
• Venous Doppler (DVT)