Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center

Diagnostic Imaging

Fair Lawn, NJ

(201) 794-3132

Patient Information

Exam Preparation

How to prepare for your CT exam of the abdomen / pelvis

The meal prior to your CT examination should consist of CLEAR liquids ONLY. (You may have coffee/tea WITHOUT milk; jello; broth; soda; and grape, cranberry or apple juice.) You will be asked to come to the office and pick up a barium drink, which will highlight your intestines and colon for the procedure. DO NOT REFRIGERATE the barium drink. TWO (2) HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT - Remove cap and drink the liquid within 30 minutes to the first designated line of the container. ONE (1) HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT nd - Drink the liquid within 30 minutes to the 2 designated line on the container. REMAINDER OF THE LIQUID - Bring the remainder of the liquid with you to the office. - Arrive at our office 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. These 15 minutes will allow time for you to complete a medical history form. You will finish drinking the liquid when the study begins. - Prescription medications may be taken as usual. - EXCEPTION: Do not take Glucophage.

How to prepare for your Bone Density (DEXA) exam

Do not take any calcium supplements or antacids for 24 hours before your appointment. -Please be sure to bring your referral from your doctor with you when you come for your appointment. If you do not have it with you, we may not be able to perform your test. -Please arrive 10 minutes early to register.

How to prepare for your Mammography exam

Please do not apply any powder, lotion, or deodorant to the underarm or breast area on the morning/day of your procedure. - Please be sure to bring your referral from your doctor or we may not be able to perform your test. - Please arrive 10 minutes early to register

How to prepare for your MRI exam

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing without metal snaps or zippers. - Please be sure to bring your referral from your doctor or we may not be able to perform your test. - Please arrive 1/2 hour early to register. - If you are having an MRI of the abdomen performed, do not eat or drink anything after midnight before your procedure.

How to prepare for your Ultrasound exam of the abdomen

For morning appointments Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your procedure. - For afternoon appointments Eat a light breakfast, but no food or drinks 8 hours before your procedure. - DO NOT EAT ANY DAIRY 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE - Please be sure to bring your referral from your doctor or we may not be able to perform your test. - Please arrive 10 minutes early to register.

How to prepare for your Ultrasound exam for pregnancy, kidneys, and bladder

Eat meals – DO NOT FAST! (Except for ultrasound of the kidneys) Drink 20 ounces of water one hour and 15 minutes prior to the time of your appointment. DO NOT EMPTY your bladder until your procedure has been completed or you have spoken with a technologist. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to maintain a full bladder, please call for further instructions. We request that you arrive at the office 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment for patient information. We take pride in keeping on schedule, but emergencies do happen occasionally. The average time for your procedure is approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the kind of examination. The technologist will perform the procedure and a Board Certified radiologist will occasionally perform the scan as well. All results of all examinations will be given to you by your referring doctor.

How to prepare for your Ultrasound exam of the pelvis

Eat meals – DO NOT FAST! Drink 32 ounces of clear liquids (no soda) one hour and 15 minutes prior to the time of your exam. (All of the liquid is to be in your system one hour before your appointment so that your bladder will be full.) DO NOT EMPTY your bladder until your study has been completed or you have spoken with a technologist. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to maintain a full bladder, please call for further instructions. We request that you arrive at our office 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment for patient information. We take pride in keeping on schedule, but emergencies do happen occasionally. The average time for your study to be completed is approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the kind of examination. The technologist will perform the study, and a Board Certified radiologist will occasionally scan as well. All examination results will be given to you by your referring doctor.

How to prepare for your Adult Itravenous Pyelogram or I.V.P. exam

Please notify our office about any allergies you have to foods or medications, as well as any recent illnesses or other medical conditions. If you are diabetic make sure your doctor is aware of your condition and the medications you take. If you have any allergies to Iodine, shell fish or had previous reaction to intravenous contrast material, you will need to be pre-medicated before the examination. You may continue taking any medications prescribed by your physician, however, if you take a diuretic (water pill), omit it on the day of the examination. EXECEPTION: Do not take Glucophage. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING 4 hours before the examination.

How to prepare for your Barium enema-lower GI tract exam

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOUR COLON BE THOROUGHLY CLEANSED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF RETAINED STOOL MAY HIDE ABNORMALITES. IN ADDITION, IF YOUR BOWEL IS COMPLETELY EMPTY, THE BARIUM ENEMA WILL BE LESS UNCOMFORTABLE FOR YOU. You will need to purchase from the pharmacy one Fleet Kit #3. Please follow the 24- hour instructions enclosed in the kit. Be sure to drink plenty of “clear liquids” 12 hours before the exam. Precautions: 1. If you are diabetic and require insulin, please consult your doctor before starting the preparation. 2. If you have an inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn's disease, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis, you may want to discuss this preparation with your physician. 3. If you are on any medications, you should continue to take them while on the “clear liquid diet.”

How to prepare for your Upper GI series and small bowel or small intestine series exam

Do not eat or drink after midnight on the morning of the exam. - Do not chew gum or smoke after midnight, as these activities can cause stomach secretions, which may degrade the quality of the images.