Exam Preparation

X-Ray

Upper GI Series (Stomach), Esophagram (Esophagus), Small Bowel Series

Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew anything after midnight the night before exam.
Do not withhold medication - a tablet may be taken with a small amount of water.

Barium Enema (Colon)

Obtain Fleet Prep Kit from your referring physician or from Manatee Diagnostic Center at least two days prior to your appointment.
Follow the 24 hour instructions in the Fleet Prep Kit.
Do not withhold medication - a tablet may be taken with a small amount of water.

IVP (Kidneys)

We will need recent blood creatinine results.
Obtain Fleet Prep Kit from your referring physician or from Manatee Diagnostic Center at least two days prior to your appointment.
Follow the 24 hour instructions in the Fleet Prep Kit.
If you have had a previous allergic reaction to IV iodinated contrast material, any food or medicine, please inform Manatee Diagnostic Center staff prior to your appointment.
Do not withhold medication - a tablet may be taken with a small amount of water.

Oral Cholecystogram/Gallbladder

Day before exam - pick up pills & have abdomen film taken at Manatee Diagnostic Center.
Do not withhold medication - a tablet may be taken with a small amount of water.