Ultrasound Preparation

Breast Ultrasound

• On the day of the examination do not apply deodorant, body powder or other material on your underarm or around the breasts.
• Wear clothing that can be removed from the waist up.

Abdominal Ultrasound

• Do not eat or drink anything for 12 hours prior to your appointment.
• The day prior to your exam please avoid foods that can cause gas. Examples of such foods are:
  Beans, lentils, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables.
  Fructose, a natural sugar found in artichokes, onions, pears, wheat, and some soft drinks.
  Lactose, the natural sugar found in milk.

Renal/Kidney Ultrasound

• Do not empty bladder for 3 hours prior to your appointment.

Obstetrical and Pelvic Ultrasound

• A full bladder is essential for these exams.
• Do not empty your bladder for 3 hours prior to your appointment.
• Drink FOUR 8 ounce cups of water 2 hours before your appointment time.
• Pregnant patients in the last 3 months of pregnancy should arrive with a bladder that feels full but they need not follow the above instructions.

No preparation required for all other exams.