Dress comfortably o No metal o No underwire bras o No belt buckles, zippers, etc. o Remove all jewelry and piercings
Notify your provider or the technologist if you are, or think you might be pregnant
Notify staff if you are claustrophobic and require sedation to complete the exam.
If you require sedation, you must have an adult driver pick you up from your appointment and stay with you for at least 12-24 hours.
Notify the technologist if you have any metal implanted medical devices. (pacemaker, defibrillator, aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, etc.)
ABDOMEN and/or PELVIS
Do not eat anything or drink anything but water for 6 hours prior to exam
FACE OR EYE AREA
Do not wear any eye makeup
PROSTATE
No caffeine, nicotine, or carbonated drinks for 24 hours prior to the exam
Clear liquid diet for at least 12 hours prior to the exam
Obtain TWO adult fleets enemas (may be purchased over the counter at any pharmacy) and administer the first enema the night before the exam. Administer the second enema 2 hours before your scheduled appointment.
If you have questions please contact us at 661-322-2206.
