Ultrasound Procedures

The links above will take you to the Radiology Resource Site where each examination is described in detail. Note: Some of the preparations for having the exams on the Radiology Resource Site may differ from our preparations, please follow our guide below. To return to this page, just click the Return Link in the top frame. The list above may not include every examination performed in this area. For information regarding performance of unlisted procedures, please call our scheduling department at (901) 387-2340.

Preparation For Having An Ultrasound Examination

Specific instructions should be followed depending on the examination your physician has scheduled for you as follows. If the exam you are to have is not listed below, then there is no specific prep required.

Abdomen (liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen)

• Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours before the test. (Children under 12 may have a normal diet unless the gallbladder is to be checked. If so, do not eat or drink as specified.)

Pelvis

• It is necessary to have a full bladder for this test. Beginning about 1 hour before the test you may need to drink 24 - 32 ounces of water in order to have a full bladder. No carbonated drinks. Do not empty bladder until after the test.

Abdomen and Pelvis

• If you are having both tests performed on the same day, follow above instructions for the abdomen but you may drink water only to fill your bladder as specified under Pelvis.