Description
Test Preparation
To ensure accurate results, follow these preparation guideline:
- Fasting: Not required unless contrast is used.
- Clothing & Accessories:
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Remove metal objects like earrings, hearing aids, hairpins, or glasses. - Contrast Dye (If Required):
• If contrast is needed, fast for 4–6 hours before the scan.
• Inform the doctor if you have allergies to contrast dye or iodine.
• If you have kidney disease, a renal function test may be required. - Pregnancy & Radiation Exposure:
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. - Medical History:
• Inform the doctor about any asthma, diabetes, or kidney disease before contrast administration. - Breathing & Movement:
• Stay still and avoid swallowing or moving during the scan for clear images.
Scan Duration: Around 10–15 minutes
Post-Scan: If contrast dye was used, drink plenty of water to flush it out.
