It is important to have a full bladder for this scan.
1 hour before your appointment, empty your bladder then drink 1 litre of water.
Do not empty your bladder again until after your scan.
Gall Bladder, Upper Abdomen: Morning appointments:
Eat a light meal the night before your appointment but do not eat any fatty food (i.e. butter, milk, eggs, cheese, fried food).
Have nothing to eat or drink in the morning before your scan.
Afternoon appointments:
Eat a light meal the night before your appointment as above.
On the day of the scan eat a light breakfast with no fat.
Have nothing further to eat or drink until after your scan.
Abdomen & Pelvis:
Follow the preparation for a gall bladder & upper abdominal scan and also have a full bladder.
Obstetric scans:
Patients up to 8 weeks gestation: It is important to have a full bladder for this scan. Follow the preparation for a pelvic ultrasound. Patients over 8 weeks gestation: There is no preparation required.
To download a pdf of these instructions, click here.
For other all other ultrasound examinations, instructions will be given when you arrange your appointment.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on:
0800 ULTRASOUND (0800 858 727) or 520 9550.
