Patient Preparation

For Ultrasound

For Guided Biospy Ultrasound

  • For 1 week prior to the procedure, do not take any medications which may promote bleeding: aspirin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, etc., or high dose vitamin E preparations. You may take Tylenol. If you are currently taking anticoagulants (coumadin or heparin), please contact the office and your referring physician for special instructions.
  • Notify the office if you have taken prophylactic antibiotics for mitral valve prolapse or any other condition.
  • Contact the office if there is any chance you could be pregnant.

For Abdominal/Gallbladder Ultrasound

  • Nothing to eat or drink, except for water and medications, 12 hours prior to the study.

For Pelvic/Obstetrical Ultrasound

  • Drink 5 glasses of water 1-2 hours before the study. Do not urinate prior to the study.