How to Prepare - CGA Medical Imaging

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How to Prepare:

Universal Information

We accept patients of all ages
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time
If you need to cancel your appointment, please phone (587) 623-0900 (Calgary) or (780) 639-0900 (Cold Lake & Bonnyville)
You must have your Alberta Health Care card and another form of ID with you (i.e. Driver’s License)
Please bring an adult to supervise your children

Abdomen, Renal Artery Doppler

Please do not eat or drink for at least 8 hours prior to your examination (this includes no smoking, no lozenges, no gum)

Pelvic, Obstetrical (under 28 weeks) or Kidney & Bladder

Please drink 1L (4 cups) of water 1.5 hours prior to appointment time. (If under 80 lbs, only drink 2 glasses). Finish your water 1 hour before your appointment. DO NOT empty bladder until after the examination.

Biophysical Profile or Pregnancy (over 28 weeks)

Please drink 500ml (2 cups) of water 1.5 hours prior to appointment time. Finish your water 1 hour before your appointment. DO NOT empty bladder until after the examination. Eat regular meals.

Screening Mammography

Please DO NOT wear deodorant, lotion or body powder the day of the exam. If you have premenstrual tenderness in your breasts, it is advisable to schedule your appointment after it has subsided.

HCC Screening/Liver Elastography

Please do not eat or drink for at least 8 hours prior to your examination (no smoking, no lozenges, no gum)

UGI/Bowel Ultrasound/Small Bowel Follow Through

Please do not eat or drink for at least 8 hours prior to your examination (no smoking, no lozenges, no gum).

Pyloris or Abdomen (under 2 years of age)

Please do your best to have the baby have nothing to eat or drink for 3 hours before the exam. Be prepared to feed the baby after the exam.

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Your Health and Wellness are our Priority

How to Prepare:

Universal Information

Abdomen, Renal Artery Doppler

Pelvic, Obstetrical (under 28 weeks) or Kidney & Bladder

Biophysical Profile or Pregnancy (over 28 weeks)

Screening Mammography

HCC Screening/Liver Elastography

UGI/Bowel Ultrasound/Small Bowel Follow Through

Pyloris or Abdomen (under 2 years of age)

Westwinds

Rundlehorn

Cold Lake

Bonnyville

HIGH RIVER

Your Health and Wellness are our Priority

How to Prepare:

Universal Information

Abdomen, Renal Artery Doppler

Pelvic, Obstetrical (under 28 weeks) or Kidney & Bladder

Biophysical Profile or Pregnancy (over 28 weeks)

Screening Mammography

HCC Screening/Liver Elastography

UGI/Bowel Ultrasound/Small Bowel Follow Through

Pyloris or Abdomen (under 2 years of age)

Westwinds

Rundlehorn

Cold Lake

Bonnyville

HIGH RIVER

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