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CT Preparations

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 test.
  • Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
  • Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
    • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
    • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest and Abdomen

  • Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to test.
  • Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
  • Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
    • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
    • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis

  • Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to test.
  • Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
  • Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
    • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
    • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest Only

  • No solid food 4 hours before exam.
  • Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Head With and Without Contrast

  • No solid food 4 hours before exam.
  • Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Urology

  • No solid food 4 hours before exam.
  • Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Neck

  • No solid food 4 hours before exam.
  • Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.