Abdominal

Exam Time

30 minutes

Patient Preparation

All patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time so that proper evaluation, screening and registration can be completed prior to the scan.

You must have with you:

• Previous x-rays if requested by your doctor’s office
• Your appointment form and referral
• Complete insurance information including your insurance card

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. You may be asked to change into a gown for the exam.

Preparations for an Abdominal Ultrasound (Liver, Gall Bladder, Pancreas):

·         Do not eat or drink anything after midnight (8 hours before exam), including gum chewing and smoking.

·         Exam best scheduled in the morning.

Post-Exam

Your ultrasound images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist from Suburban Radiologic Consultants and the findings will be given to your physician. Your physician will contact you to share and discuss the results.