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Whenever
an intravenous contrast (Isovue 250) material is used, the patient must
always have Creatinine and BUN lab tests run and fast for 3-4 hours
from solid floods (may take liquids and prescription medications). When
PO (by mouth) contrast, Scan C, is used, patient must be given 3 bottles
of Scan C to take as directed (2 hours prior, take 2 bottles, and 1
hour prior, take 1 bottle).
If
you are a DIABETIC, have had a previous reaction to contrast material
or are currently on Glucophage or Metformin, please call your doctor
BEFORE starting this preparation.
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For
your comfort, we suggest you schedule your appointments after your
menstrual cycle, if possible. |
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Do
not use any deodorants, body powders, perfumes, etc., over your
breasts or underarms. |
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Wear
a two-piece outfit. |
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you have had a previous mammogram, please attempt to obtain the x-rays
before the appointment, or inform us so that we may attempt to obtain
them. If the previous were at NMC, we will pull them for you. |
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ABDOMINAL, AORTA and KIDNEY studies: |
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Do
not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before the examination until
the examination is completed. |
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For
PELVIC and OB studies:
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Drink
1 to 1.5 quarts of water or other non-carbonated liquid 90 minutes
prior to the examination. It is very important to have a full
bladder. |
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FBS
(Fasting Blood Sugar) EXECUTIVE CHEMISTRY GROUP ARTERIAL
CHEMISTRY GROUP LIPIDS AND TRIGLYCERIDE
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Please
follow these instructions the evening before your scheduled appointment
with the laboratory:
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Do
not eat anything after your evening meal. |
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Do
not drink anything except water. |
After
your blood has been drawn the next morning, you may eat or drink anything
as far as the laboratory is concerned.
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is an exam/test done with a magnet and radio frequency. It is a simple,
painless procedure. Because of the magnetic field, you will need to remove
jewelry in the area we are scanning; also, your watch and hearing aids,
and all bobby pins. You won’t be allowed to wear any thing metallic in
the area being scanned. It is suggested that you might consider wearing
something with no buttons (no buttons made from metal) or zippers (something
similar to a jogging suit). Otherwise, we will need to ask you to change
into one of our gowns and robes. |
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No
pace makers or brain aneurysm clips. |
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Surgical
stainless pins, screws, clips, etc., are okay but we need to know
where they are located. |
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You
may have someone in the room with you but they will have to remove
metals also. |
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You
must lock up your purses or wallets as the magnet will erase credit
cards or any cards with a magnetic strip. A lock box will be provided
for you. |
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The
exam is very noisy so you will be given earplugs or headphones, so if
you have a favorite CD, please bring it.
We
can always hear and see you and will talk to you periodically throughout
the test.
Each
exam takes at least 30 minutes in the scanner and sometimes one
hour, so plan on being at the facility 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
If
you take medication for pain, please take it as you normally do or bring
it with you as you will need to remain perfectly motionless for up to
10 minutes at a time.
If
you know you are claustrophobic, please get medication from your doctor
prior to your appointment and bring someone to drive you.
Bring
prescription and relevant studies.
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Any
questions, please call (239) 262-8647
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