(The preparation (prep) directions are listed at the end of this page)
PET/CT SCAN
| PET Scan - Whole Body | prep 6 |
| PET Scan - Cardiac | prep 6 |
| PET Scan - Brain | prep 6 |
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
| Myocardial Perfusion | prep 5 |
| Bone Scan | no prep |
| G.B. (Hepatobiliary) scan | prep 1 |
GENERAL X-RAY EXAMS
| All General X-RAY exams | no prep |
| All MRI and MRA exams | prep 4 |
| Screening Mammogram | prep 3 |
| Diagnostic Mammogram | prep 3 |
| Bone Density Scan | no prep |
| Carotid Arteries | no prep |
| Lower Extremity-arteries | no prep |
| Lower Extremity-venous | no prep |
MULTI-SLICE CT SCANNING
| Brain | prep 1 |
| Posterior Fossa | prep 1 |
| Brain & Posterior Fossa | prep 1 |
| Sinuses | no prep |
| Neck | prep 1 |
| Chest | prep 1 |
| Abdomen & Pelvis | prep 1 |
| Abdomen (to Iliac Crest Level) | prep 1 |
| Pelvis | prep 1 |
| CT- Urogram (Hematuria/Stone Protocol) | prep 1 |
| Coronary Calcium Score | prep 7 |
| CT Spine (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar) | no prep |
| Pulmonary Arteries | prep 1 |
| Carotid Arteries | prep 1 |
| Circle of Willis | no prep |
| Aorta | prep 1 |
| Iliac and Femoral Arteries | prep 1 |
| Mesenteric Arteries | prep 1 |
| Renal Arteries | prep 1 |
| Abdominal, Complete Survey | prep 1 |
| Thyroid Sonogram | no prep |
| Kidney Sonogram | no prep |
| GaIl Bladder Sonogram | prep 1 |
| Pelvic Sonogram | prep 2 |
| Aorta Sonogram | no prep |
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
| 2D Duplex and Color Doppler | no prep |
If the exam you are scheduled for is not listed, PLEASE call Citrus Diagnostic Center at 795-9200 with any questions.
PREP #1 Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to test.
PREP #2 Drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour prior to exam. DO NOT VOID. Bladder needs to be extremely full for proper examination.
PREP #3 For your convenience, please wear a two-piece outfit. Do not use deodorant, powder, or perfume under the arm or breast area. If possible, please bring your previous mammogram films from other facilities with you.
PREP #4 MRI Prep (All MRI’s) Wear comfortable clothing. Wear no metal or eye make-up. Light meat before MRI. Patients with a pacemaker or Aneurysm clip surgery in brain cannot have an MRI.
PREP #5 Cardiolite Rest and Stress - 2 Day Procedure
REST DAY - Ask doctor about taking any heart medications that are Beta or Calcium channel blockers 48 hours prior to study. No food 3 hours prior to appointment time.
STRESS DAY - No food, liquids, or medications 6 hours prior to exam. No caffeine or chocolate products 48 hours prior to exam. Bring all medications to Citrus Diagnostic Center on day of exam. Wear comfortable slacks or shorts, button down shirt and comfortable walking or exercise shoes.
PREP #6 Nothing to eat or drink except water for 4 hours prior to test.
PREP #7 No coffee, caffeine products or any heart stimulants for 4 hours prior to test.