How to Prepare for Your Radiology Appointment

Please select your exam from the below options to find out more about the procedure and the preparation required for your exam.

Please Read Below Before Your Appointment

  • Kindly follow the preparations carefully.
  • The facility has the right to decline and reschedule appointment due to factors such as power outage, equipment downtime, and arrival time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your schedule appointment time.
  • Facility staff are prohibited from disclosing results with patients in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations.
  • Reports are issued to your referring physician within 2-3 business days.

There is no special preparation necessary for having X-Rays. However, you may be asked to remove any clothing which has metal (such as zippers or buttons) or any other metal items (such as Jewelry) as these objects interfere with the images obtained.

It is important to note that women who may be pregnant should not be X-Rayed during the last two weeks of their menstrual cycle.

  • Do not take any vitamins, calcium supplements, 24 hours prior to your examination.
  • Do not take thyroid medication on the day of the examination.
  • No Nuclear Medicine 1 week before examination.
  • No X-ray with barium contrast 3 weeks prior to bone density exam.
  • Bring lists of medication with you on the day of appointment.
  • Patients are asked to wear clothing WITHOUT zippers or METAL attachments.

This includes Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver, Pancreas or AAA

  • FASTING is required. A FAT FREE dinner the night before.
  • DO NOT EAT 6-8 HOURS prior to your appointment.
  • MEDICATION: Can be taken with a sip of water.

This includes Uterus, Ovaries, Bladder, Prostate and Pregnancy

  • A FULL BLADDER is required for this examination.
  • Please start drinking (1) LITER or (3-4) GLASSES of water an hour prior to your appointment.
  • DO NOT empty your bladder after drinking.
  • You may eat normally on the day of the examination.

When your doctor has requested examinations together

  • FASTING is required. A FAT FREE dinner the night before.
  • DO NOT EAT 6-8 HOURS prior to your appointment.
  • A FULL BLADDER is required for this examination.
  • Please start drinking (1) LITER or (3-4) GLASSES of water an hour prior to your appointment.
  • DO NOT empty your bladder after drinking.
  • MEDICATION: Can be taken with a sip of water.
  • Use (1) Dulcolax Rectal Suppository, TWO HOURS prior to your appointment. It is an over-the-counter medication that is readily available in your local pharmacies. It is inserted rectally. This medication will encourage bowel movement within 15-30 minutes. PLEASE FOLLOW PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS.
  • A FULL BLADDER is required for this examination.
  • Please start drinking (1) LITER of water or (3-4) GLASSES of water (1) hour prior to your appointment.
  • DO NOT empty your bladder after drinking.

  1. For Less Than 12 Weeks:

    • Drink (1) LITER of water or (3-4) GLASSES of water (1) hour prior to your appointment.
    • You Must Eat Lunch or Breakfast. DO NOT SKIP.

    For 12-18 Weeks:

    • Drink (1) LITER of water or (3-4) GLASSES of water (1) hour prior to your appointment.
    • You Must Eat Lunch or Breakfast. DO NOT SKIP.

    Anatomy Scan and Over 18 Weeks:

    • No Preparation Is Required.
    • You Must Eat Lunch or Breakfast. DO NOT SKIP.

    IPS / Nuchal Translucency:

    • Drink (1) LITER of water or (3-4) GLASSES of water (1) hour prior to your appointment.
    • You must bring all papers from Physician (IPS Ultrasound Requisition, IPS Form, Bloodwork Requisition), on the day of your appointment.

No Preparation Is Required.

  1. No sexual intercourse for two weeks prior to your appointment. The procedure is usually scheduled after your period ends but before ovulation (usually days 6–12 of your menstrual cycle).
  2. You should not be experiencing menstrual period at the time of the procedure.
  3. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, about an hour before the procedure to minimize discomfort.
  4. The bladder should be empty for the exam. You may be asked to use the restroom before the procedure.
  5. Arrive at the facility at the scheduled time and bring your OHIP card.
  6. Please Note: Inform us if you are or might be pregnant, have a pelvic infection, unusual vaginal discharge or if you have any allergies to latex or saline.

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