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The following preparation is standard for patients over the age of 15. Patients under the age of 15 or those with special dietary requirements or medical conditions should contact the clinic for any special instructions. Patients should continue to take any medications unless instructed otherwise.

Abdominal Ultrasound:

6-8 hour fast. No smoking or chewing gum prior to appointment. Small amount of water is OK. If diabetic, you can have a piece of toast with vegemite (no butter or margarine) and black tea or coffee (no sugar).

Pelvic:

Finish 3 large glasses of water 1 hour prior to appointment. Hold bladder till after examination.

Pregnancy Ultrasound Up to 12 weeks:

Finish 3 large glasses of water 1 hour prior to appointment. Hold bladder till after examination.

Renal Arteries (Renal Doppler):

6-8 hour fast. No smoking or chewing gum prior to appointment. Small amount of water is OK. If diabetic, you can have a piece of toast with vegemite (no butter or margarine) and black tea or coffee (no sugar).

Leg Arterial Doppler:

6-8 hour fast. No smoking or chewing gum prior to appointment. Small amount of water is OK. If diabetic, you can have a piece of toast with vegemite (no butter or margarine) and black tea or coffee (no sugar).

Fibroscan:

6-8 hour fast. No smoking or chewing gum prior to appointment. Small amount of water is OK.

Please ring clinic for preparation instructions for paediatric patients.

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