Preparation For Ultrasound

Appointment is required.
Please bring along previous imaging films and reports for reference.
Adbomen and Pelvis
- Fasting for 6 hours (except water) before the examination time.
- For infants and children, fasting for 2-3 hours and 4 hours (except water) respectively before the examination time.
- For patients with previous cholecystectomy, fasting is not necessary.
- Drink about 2-3 cups (~ 250 ml each) of water 30 minutes before the examination time and keep a full urinary bladder until the examination is finished.
Upper Abdomen / Hepatobiliary system / Gallbladder
- Fasting for 6 hours (except water) before the examination time.
- For infants and children, fasting for 2-3 hours and 4 hours (except water) respectively before the examination time.
- For patients with previous cholecystectomy, fasting is not necessary.
Urinary System/ Urinary Bladder / Pelvic Scan
- Fasting is not required.
- Drink about 2-3 cups (~ 250 ml each) of water 30 minutes before the examination time and keep a full urinary bladder until the examination is finished.
- Clamp Foley's catheter 30 minutes before the examination time if the patient has urinary bladder catheterization.
MSK & Bone / Neck & Thyroid / Testes / Breast / Other Vascular Exams
- No special preparation is required.