Depending upon the part of the body being examined, you may be advised to drink water to fill the bladder or to be fasting for at least 8 hours. Many ultrasound exams have no preparation required.

You should wear comfortable clothing on the day of your examination.

• Nothing to eat or drink after 10pm the night before the exam.
• Do not withhold medication - a tablet may be taken with a small amount of water.

• Finish drinking 20 oz. of water one hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder until after exam. (Avoid caffeine or milk).

• Finish drinking 32-40 oz. of water one hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder until after exam. (Avoid caffeine or milk).
• Transvaginal untrasound includes transabdominal survey therefore requres this prep.

• Finish drinking 20 oz. of water one hour prior to exam. Do not empty bladder until after exam. (Avoid caffeine or milk).