Different types of X-rays require different preparations. Ask your doctor or nurse to provide you with specific instructions.

In general, you undress whatever part of your body needs examination. You may wear a gown to cover yourself during the exam, depending on which area is being X-rayed. You may also be asked to remove jewelry, eyeglasses and any metal objects that may obscure the X-ray image, because these objects can show up on an X-ray.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.