The following tests do not require any preparation:

• Extremities
• Head Without Contrast
• CT Sinus
• Spines: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
• Kidney Stones

The following tests require preparation:

Abdomen and Pelvis

• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to test.
• Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
• Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
  • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
  • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest and Abdomen

• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to test.
• Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
• Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
  • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
  • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis

• Do not eat solid foods 4 hours prior to test.
• Pick up "Readi-CAT 2" prep at any of our locations.
• Instructions for taking "Readi-CAT 2":
  • Drink 1 full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment.
  • Drink 2nd full bottle of "Readi-CAT 2" slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.

Chest Only

• No solid food 4 hours before exam.
• Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Head With and Without Contrast

• No solid food 4 hours before exam.
• Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Urology

• No solid food 4 hours before exam.
• Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Neck

• No solid food 4 hours before exam.
• Drink 16 ounces of water one hour prior to exam. Patient may void.

Virtual Colonoscopy

• Please contact a CT technologist for instructions - 609-652-7349.