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Abdomen Chest Pelvis With Contrast
Exam Time
45 minutes
Patient Preparation
All patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled
appointment time unless otherwise noted, 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
Preparations for CT of the Abdomen, Chest & Pelvis:
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Do not eat or drink
anything during the four hours before the exam.
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IV contrast injection
will be given.
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Anytime the night before:
1 tsp. Gastroview in 8 oz. juice or water.
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2 hours before scan: 2
tsp. Gastroview in 16 oz. juice or water. 1 hour before: 1 tsp.
Gastroview in 8 oz. juice or water.
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1 hour before scan: 1
tsp. Gastroview in 8 oz. juice or water.
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Continue to take any
medication prescribed by your doctor unless you have been given other
instructions.
Post-Exam
Your CT images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist
from Suburban Radiologic Consultants and the findings will be sent to your
physician. Your physician will contact you to share and discuss the
results. |
