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FOR PATIENTS

Whether you’re looking for exam information for yourself, your family, or helping a friend, Valley Radiology Consultants strives to provide comprehensive exam information. We welcome your questions and look forward to providing you with expert and confidential diagnostic imaging.

 

Many of our sites offer same day appointment, depending upon preparations required for an exam. Feel free to call us today to discuss scheduling options.

 

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If you can not make your appointment, please call our office to give your time to another patient and reschedule.

 

YOUR EXAM

Please remember to bring the following with you at the time of your appointment:

  • All active insurance cards

  • Picture ID

  • Physician order

  • Payment for your co-pay or deductible

EXAM INFORMATION AND PREPARATIONS
MAMMOGRAPHY INFORMATION
MR AND CT PATIENT INFORMATION

We are dedicate to making your experience with us a good one. Below you will find the information on how to prepare for your CT or MRI exam. Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions. Also, depending on the type of exam being ordered for you, many same day appointments are available.

 

  1. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to allow for registration and exam preparation.

  2. Notify us at the time of scheduling and at the time of arrival of any allergies or special needs.

  3. Bring your insurance card, photo ID and physicians order to your appointment time. If worker's compensation, please bring your adjuster's information and your authorization.

  4. Wear comfortable clothing. No metal is permitted on clothing in the MRI scanner.

  5. To ensure the highest quality procedure in a safe environment, we are UNABLE to provide child care services for you during your exam. Please do not bring unattended children to the imaging centers.

  6. Hydrate the day before and day of your exam unless specifically directed otherwise. Take all prescribed medications with a small sip of water unless directed otherwise.

 
Specific Exam Preparation Instructions

  • MRI

    • MRI - Abdomen or Abdomen & Pelvis (including Enterography and MRCP)

      • Do not eat after midnight the night before the exam. If you have a late day exam, nothing ot eat 6 hours prior to the exam.

      • Water is ok.

    • MRI - Pelvis Only

      • May eat light food

    • MR Arthrograms

      • Light foods

      • No blood thinning medication 5 days prior (ex. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Excedrin)

    • MRI Guided Breast Biopsy

      • May eat light foods

    • All Other MRI Exams

      • Normal Diet

  • CT

    • Abdomen or Abdomen & Pelvis

      • Do not eat after midnight the night before the exam. If you have a late day exam, nothing ot eat 6 hours prior to the exam.

      • Water is ok.

    • Virtual Colonoscopy

      • Follow prep (Heart meidcation with small amount of water)

    • Myelogram or Joint Injection

      • Light food

      • No blood thinning medication 5 days prior (ex. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Excedrin)

    • Renal Mass

      • Needs barium

    • Urogram

      • Drink 32 oz. of water 20-30 minutes prior to exam

      • All Other CT Exams

        • May eat a normal diet

  • ULTRASOUND

    • Renal Ultrasound

      • Do not eat or drink for 6 hours prior to exam

      • Drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour prior to exam and do not void

 

  • Examples of Light Foods

    • Eggs

    • Toast

    • Cereal

    • Soup

    • Salad

    • Yogurt

  • Examples of Foods NOT to Eat

    • Pancakes

    • Waffles

    • Pastries

    • Hamburger

    • Pasta

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