Empty your bladder 1 hour before your appointment.
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 examination.
Afternoon appointments:
Eat a light meal the night before your appointment, as above.
On the day of the examination, eat a light breakfast with no fat.
Have nothing further to eat or drink before your scan.
Abdomen & Pelvis:
As above and also a full bladder.
Obstetric scans:
Up to 8 weeks gestation: Preparation as for a pelvic scan. Over 8 weeks gestation: There is no preparation needed.
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.
