no specific preparations are required

• eat normally
• remove metal objects like jewelry, hairpins, or hearing aids

You can eat normally and take any regular medications prior to the scheduled MRI unless your
doctor directs you otherwise. You’ll be asked to take off any jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, and other metal objects that might interfere with the magnetic imaging. MRIs use magnetic fields instead of radiation, so they interact with most forms of metal.
Some items include:
1. Pacemakers and artificial heart valves
2. Brain aneurysm clips
3. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
4. Prosthetic joint replacements
5. Metal plates, pins, screws, or surgical staples
6. Cochlear implants
7. Tooth fillings do not usually interfere with MRI, but you should still tell your doctor that
you have them.
• A closed MRI may be hard for you if you have claustrophobia or feel uncomfortable when
exposed to loud noises. If this will make it hard for you to lie still for an extended period, the
doctor may supply you with a sedative. You will also have the option of having your MRI in
our Open MRI.
• You cannot wear hearing aids, glasses, hairpins, or jewelry inside the MRI
• As with most medical procedures, you should inform your doctor if you think you might be
pregnant.
a. Abdomen/Pelvis MRI
• patient should be fasting 4 hours prior to the procedure and has to come before half an
hour in order to take the medication prior to the examination
b. MRI & Arthrography

• patient should undergo an injection under a CT scan before going through with the MRI
procedure

c. Brain MRI
• patient should not wear gel or spray on their head before the procedure and their hair
should be clean

The following tests DO NOT require any preparation:
• Extremities
• Head Without Contrast
• CT Sinus
• Spines: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
• Kidney Stones
The following tests require preparation:
Abdomen and Pelvis
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest and Abdomen
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis
• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to the exam
Chest Only
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Head with and Without Contrast
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Urology
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Neck
• No solid food 4 hours prior to the exam
• Drink 0.5 L of water one hour prior to the exam
Please make sure to inform the technician if you are pregnant.
In case your CT scan is performed with contrast, the technician will check with you if you are
allergic to Iodine containing substances like medications or foods.
Please make sure to inform the technicians about any allergy reaction you have in order to perform the exam safely.

PET FDG: Full Body & Brain
Preparations:
• need to be fasting, allowed to drink water
• no smoking or caffeine
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours
PET Gallium-PSMA:
Preparations:
• do not eat after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours
PET Gallium – Dotatate:
Preparations:
• do not eat after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from pregnant women and children for 8 hours

Cardiac Imaging:
Preparations:
• stop beta blockers for 48 hours before the examination
• do not eat or drink after midnight
• no caffeine intake
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

Thyroid Preparations:
• stop thyroid medications for 1 week before the examination
• allowed to drink
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Parathyroid:
Preparations:
• no specific preparations
• eat and drink normally (no need for fasting)
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Bone scan of joint imaging:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

Renal scan
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
HIDA scan:
Preparations:
• do not eat or drink after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours

Leukoscan:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

Cardiac Imaging:
Preparations:
• stop beta blockers for 48 hours before the examination
• do not eat or drink after midnight
• no caffeine intake
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

Thyroid:
Preparations:
• stop thyroid medications for 1 week before the examination
• allowed to drink
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Parathyroid:
Preparations:
• no specific preparations
• eat and drink normally (no need for fasting)
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
Bone scan of joint imaging:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

Renal scan:

Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours
HIDA scan:
Preparations:
• do not eat or drink after midnight
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 8 hours

Leukoscan:
Preparations:
• eat and drink normally
Post-procedure:
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours

 avoid eating and drinking for 2 hours prior to the procedure
 stop Concor (medication) for 24 hours before the stress test
must shave the chest area

Clean hair
No gel
Sleep deprived (shouldn’t sleep a lot at night)

No inhaler before the test
Can’t perform spirometry if the patient has flu

 No inhaler before the test

Preparations:

• stop eating for at least one hour before and one hour after taking the iodine therapy
• avoid iodine intake for one week and thyroid medication for two weeks

Post-procedure:

• sleep in a bed alone
• stay away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours
• limit time in public places

Side effects:

• swelling in the cheeks
• mouth dryness
• mild nausea
• minor pain in the neck

Preparation before the examination date:

Avoid eating snacks and heavy food 1 whole day before the procedure

Drink liquids only for 1 whole day before the procedure.

This procedure requires special preparations depending on each case & the doctor’s prescription.

Colonoscopy is a simple procedure; you can get back to your daily activities regularly afternoon.

We give our patients a sedative to reduce anxiety.

Please inform the doctor if you take diabetes medication or anticoagulant before performing the procedure.

The patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure.

We give our patients a sedative to reduce anxiety.

The patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure.

no preparations are required

the patient should be fasting

the patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure

no preparations are required

the patient should be fasting

the patient is not allowed to come alone during the procedure