How to prepare

To prepare for an exam please follow the following instructions: (Note these are site specific so please take the advice of your doctor or ask your doctor for their procedures.)

• Do not eat or drink anything except water for 4-6 hours prior to your exam.
• The last meal prior to your exam should be high protein and low
  carbohydrate. Please AVOID breads, pastas, cereals,
  grains, fruit, candy and other high carbohydrate/sugar
  foods.
• We encourage you to be well hydrated (water only) when you arrive for your exam.
• When taking your morning medication, only drink water.
  You may eat a few soda crackers if you've been advised
  not to take your medications on an empty stomach.
• If you are diabetic, let us know ahead of time so we can work with your physician to determine the safest possible way for you to prepare for your exam.
• No chewing gum the day of the exam.
• Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours prior to exam. (Heavy lifting, vigorous exercise, etc.)
• If applicable, bring outside films and reports - CT & MRI; have referring physician fax a History and Progress.
• Do not wear anything metallic. (i.e. under wire bras, belts, zippers, buttons.)
• In addition, please let us know if you might be pregnant or are currently breast feeding.

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