Description
Test Preparation
To ensure accurate results, follow these preparation guideline:
General Preparation:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing without metal zippers, buttons, or accessories.
- Remove jewelry, piercings, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and metallic objects.
- Inform the technician if you have metal implants (pacemakers, aneurysm clips, stents, screws, plates, or cochlear implants).
Fasting & Medication:
- Fasting may be required (your doctor will provide instructions if needed).
- Continue taking prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise.
- If contrast dye is required, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or contrast allergies.
Special Considerations:
- Inform the technician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have claustrophobia, discuss sedation options with your doctor.
Some patients may require a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) before the scan to introduce contrast dye into the cerebrospinal fluid.
