Ultrasound Exam Preparation Instructions
Getting ready for your ultrasound at Reveal Ultrasound Studio & Spa? Proper preparation helps us obtain the best possible images for your examination.
Find your ultrasound exam below and review the preparation instructions before your appointment. Different exams may require fasting, drinking water, or having a full bladder.
Please contact our office at 435-708-0142 if you have questions about your preparation instructions.
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Preparation: Fasting Required
Do not eat or drink anything for 6–8 hours before your appointment.
Small sips of water are allowed if needed to take medications.
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Preparation: Fasting Required
Do not eat or drink anything for 6–8 hours before your appointment.
Small sips of water are allowed if needed to take medications.
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Preparation: Fasting Required
Do not eat or drink anything for 6–8 hours before your appointment.
Small sips of water are allowed if needed to take medications.
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Preparation: Fasting Required
Do not eat or drink anything for 6–8 hours before your appointment.
Small sips of water are allowed if needed to take medications.
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Preparation: Fasting Required
Do not eat or drink anything for 6–8 hours before your appointment.
Small sips of water are allowed if needed to take medications.
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Preparation: No Fasting Required
No special preparation is needed for this exam. You may eat and drink normally unless your provider has instructed otherwise.
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Preparation: Full Bladder Required
Drink 32 oz of water and finish drinking 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
If transvaginal imaging is included, you will be asked to empty your bladder before that portion of the exam.
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Preparation: No Special Preparation Required
No special preparation is needed for a transvaginal ultrasound. You may eat and drink normally.
A full bladder is not required. You will be asked to empty your bladder before the examination.
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Preparation: Full Bladder Required
Drink 24 oz of water and finish drinking 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
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Preparation: Full Bladder Required
Drink 24 oz of water and finish drinking 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
You may be asked to empty your bladder during the examination so additional measurements can be obtained.
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Preparation: Full Bladder Required
Drink 24–30 oz of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
If transvaginal imaging is needed, you may be asked to empty your bladder for that portion of the examination.
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Preparation: Full Bladder Required
Drink 24–30 oz of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
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Preparation: Usually No Full Bladder Required
Most OB follow-up ultrasounds do not require special preparation.
If your exam is to follow up on placental location, you will need a full bladder.
Drink 24–30 oz of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment, and do not urinate before your ultrasound.
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Preparation: No Special Preparation Required
Most OB limited ultrasounds do not require a full bladder. You may eat and drink normally.
If your exam includes placental location evaluation:
Drink 24–30 oz of water, finishing 1 hour before your appointment.
Do not urinate before your ultrasound. Arrive with a comfortably full bladder.
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Preparation: No Special Preparation Required
You may eat, drink, and take your medications normally unless your healthcare provider has instructed you otherwise.
These exams include:
Breast Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound
Carotid Ultrasound
Venous Doppler Ultrasound (Arms or Legs)
Testicular / Scrotal Ultrasound
Soft Tissue Ultrasound
Non-Vascular Extremity Ultrasound
Hernia Ultrasound