Exam Preparation

We want your exam to be as comfortable and hassle-free as possible, so we provide all the information you’ll need to prepare before you arrive.

1) Health Card

Bring your valid Ontario Health Card. If you don’t have a valid health card, we accept cash payment. Please speak to the front desk staff.

2) Requisition

Requisition signed by your physician or another healthcare provider.

 
 
 

3) Preparation Instructions

Abdomen

(Gall Bladder, Pancreas, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys, and Aorta)

Fasting: Do Not eat or drink 7-10 hours before our exam. You may drink a small sip of water if needed for taking your medication or your mouth is dry.

Pelvis / KUB/  Transvaginal 

(Uterus, Ovaries,  Bladder, Prostate )

Full Bladder: Finish drinking 1 liter (4-5 glasses) of water 1 hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder. You must have a full bladder for this exam.

Combination Abdominal & Pelvis/ KUB/ Transvaginal

Fasting: Do not eat or drink 7-10 hours before our exam.

Full Bladder: Finish drinking 1 litre (4-5 glasses) of water 1 hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder. You must have a full bladder for this exam.

Obstetrical 

Full Bladder: Finish drinking 1 litre (4-5 glasses) of water 1 hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder. You must have a full bladder for this exam.

Transrectal

Pick up a FLEET ENEMA at a pharmacy and use it according to the package instructions, start using 2 hours before your examination. Rectum needs to be clean out.

Transrectal & Prostate

Pick up a fleet enema at a pharmacy and use it according to the package instructions, start using 2 hours before your examination. Rectum needs to be clean out.

Full Bladder: Finish drinking 1 litre (4-5 glasses) of water 1 hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder. You must have a full bladder for this exam.

Do not take calcium or iron supplements on the day of the examination.

No preparation is required. No appointment required. X-RAYs are done on a walk-in basis. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please let your technologist know before the X-ray.

4) Arriving

 To ensure your appointment runs smoothly, we kindly request that you arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time. We may need to reschedule if you’re unable to make it on time. 

To schedule your appointment, please call 416-534-8487

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