- Please wear clothing that doesn’t have buttons, zippers, or any metal clasps.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
- Please wear clothing that doesn’t have buttons, zippers, or any metal clasps.
- Bring a list of all medications you are currently on.
- Do not take any calcium vitamins on the day of the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Breast Intervention (Biopsy/Localization)
- Take all prescribed medications as directed by your family doctor.
- It is suggested that you wear a two-piece outfit, so you can change into your robe more easily.
- If you have any allergies, please let the technologist know.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out-of-town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Diagnostic Breast and Axilla Ultrasound
- It is suggested that you wear a two-piece outfit, so you can change into your robe more easily.
- Do not use deodorant, body powder, or lotion before exam.
- If possible, refrain from caffeine for 2 days before your exam to minimize discomfort during compression (this includes chocolate, pop, tea, decaffeinated beverages, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out-of-town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Diagnostic Mammography
- It is suggested that you wear a two-piece outfit so you may change into your robe more easily.
- Do not use deodorant, talcum (body powder), or lotion/oil before the exam.
- If you have significant premenstrual breast tenderness, you may reschedule your appointment.
- We recommend avoiding caffeine intake for 2 days prior to your mammogram to decrease discomfort during your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out-of-town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Screening Mammography or ABUS
- It is suggested that you wear a two-piece outfit so you may change into your robe more easily.
- Do not use deodorant, talcum (body powder), or lotion/oil before the exam.
- If you have significant premenstrual breast tenderness, you may reschedule your appointment.
- We recommend avoiding caffeine intake for 2 days prior to your mammogram to decrease discomfort during your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Additional Information for Screening Mammograms:
- Women can self-refer without a doctor’s requisition in Alberta if they are 40 years of age or older and have had a prior mammogram with a doctor’s referral.
- Women with any history of breast cancer are considered to be at higher risk, therefore they require a doctor’s referral and/or physical examination before their mammogram.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
- No special preparation is required.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Exercise Stress Test
- Important: No caffeine for 24 hours prior to each appointment (ie. coffee, decaffeinated beverages, chocolate, pop, tea, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
- Nothing to eat or drink (no water) for 4 hours before the appointment.
- If you are diabetic, nothing to eat or drink 2 hours before your appointment. Please refrain from taking morning insulin if possible and make sure to bring your insulin with you.
- *Patients are encouraged to have a small snack before their fasting period begins.*
- Wear a short-sleeve shirt that buttons up all the way and clean running shoes for the treadmill.
- Continue to take your medications as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Please bring all prescription medications with you.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
**Asthmatic patients: Please bring all asthma medications and “puffers” with you to your test and notify the technologist if you are asthmatic.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Heart (Echocardiogram)
- Leads will need to be placed on your chest, so wear flexible clothing, that can be removed from the waist up.
- Sometimes your chest may need to be shaved or cleaned so the electrodes can be properly attached.
- Do not use deodorant, body powder, or lotion before the exam.
- Continue to take your medications as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
MIBI Scan (Myocardial Perfusion)
- Important: No caffeine for 24 hours prior to each appointment (ie. coffee, decaffeinated beverages, chocolate, pop, tea, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
- Nothing to eat or drink (no water) for 4 hours before the appointment.
- If you are diabetic, nothing to eat or drink 2 hours before your appointment. Please refrain from taking morning insulin if possible and make sure to bring your insulin with you.
- *Patients are encouraged to have a small snack before their fasting period begins.*
- Please wear a short sleeve shirt and clean running shoes.
- Continue to take your medications as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Please bring all prescription medications with you.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
**Asthmatic patients: Please bring all asthma medications and “puffers” with you to your test and notify the technologist if you are asthmatic.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
- No special preparation required.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- Last walk-in accepted is 15 minutes before closing
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Abdomen
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
- All patients for CT abdomen or abdomen and pelvis must arrive 30 minutes before their appointment to drink oral contrast.
- Please bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Brain, Head, Spine
- Nothing to eat or drink 1 hour before the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Chest, Thorax, Neck
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Coronary Calcium Scoring
- No special preparation is required. Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Coronary CT Angiography
- No solid food 4 hours before the exam.
- No caffeine or exercise 12 hours before the exam (this includes chocolate, pop, tea, decaffeinated beverages, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
- Beta-blocker medication (Metoprolol) is necessary to slow your heart rate prior to the exam; prescribed by your ordering doctor. Please take this as directed (usually 1 pill the night before and 1 pill 2 hours before the exam).
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Carotid or Brain Angiography
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Extremities or Joints (Hand, Foot, Ankle, Knee, Shoulder, etc.)
- Nothing to eat or drink 1 hour before the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Pelvis
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
- All patients for CT abdomen or abdomen and pelvis must arrive 30 minutes before their appointment to drink oral contrast.
- Please bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Lungs With Contrast
- No special preparation is required.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Virtual Colonoscopy
Meadowlark Diagnostic Imaging has everything you need for your bowel emptying preparation. It is available for pick-up at our clinic once your appointment is booked. Detailed instructions are included to ensure optimal and successful bowel cleansing.
- Please pick up your kit at least 3 days in advance of your exam.
- Your kit will include a low-fibre diet and medication to assist with bowel cleansing.
2 days before exam:
- Lunch: Nutritional shake, clear fruit juice, 250ml of clear broth
- Snack: Energy bar OR apple sauce OR Jell-O
- Supper: Nutritional shake, clear fruit juice, 250ml of clear broth
- Snack: Energy bar OR apple sauce OR Jell-O
- Do not just drink water as you may feel faint.
- You may take normal medications as directed. If you are on insulin, ask your physician about dose modifications.
1 day before exam:
- Breakfast:
- Nutritional shake
- Dissolve PICO-SALAX in a glass of COLD water stir for 2-3 minutes and let rest before drinking
- First package of dissolved PICO-SALAX followed by 4-5 more glasses of water within the hour
- Take first half of READI-CAT
- Lunch:
- Nutritional shake, clear fruit juice, 250 ml of clear broth
- Second half of READI-CAT
- Snack: Energy bar OR apple sauce OR Jell-O
- Supper (eaten before 6:00 pm):
- Nutritional shake, clear fruit juice, 250 ml of clear broth
- Dissolve PICO-SALAX in a glass of COLD water stir for 2-3 minutes and let rest before drinking
- Second package of dissolved PICO-SALAX followed by 4-5 more glasses of water within the hour
- 8:00 pm: Insert first BISACODYL Suppository into the rectum
- Two glasses of water before bed; nothing after midnight
Morning of exam:
- Two hours before your exam, insert second BISACODYL Suppository into rectum
- Only sip fluid if necessary for regular medications
- Try to empty your bowel once more right before the test
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Whole Body Scan
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
- Patients must arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment to drink oral contrast.
- Please bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
All Other CT Exams
- Nothing to eat or drink 1 hour before the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum (ESD)
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your exam; this includes no smoking, chewing gum, or candy. Your throat must be absolutely dry.
- If possible, please refrain from taking any oral medications before your exam. Anything not taken by mouth is alright- ie. patches worn for health reasons are fine. We encourage patients to bring their medication to the exam, so they can take it afterward.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Small Bowel Follow Through
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your exam; this includes no smoking, chewing gum, or candy. Your throat must be absolutely dry.
- If possible, please refrain from taking any oral medications before your exam. Anything not taken by mouth is alright- ie. patches worn for health reasons are fine. We encourage patients to bring their medication to the exam so they can take it afterward.
- This exam lasts approximately 1-3 hours as the contrast agent travels at different rates in each person.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Abdomen, Kidneys, Liver, Pancreas, Enterography
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the procedure. You may take your medication with a small amount of water.
- Enterography exams nothing to eat or drink as of midnight the night before your procedure. You may take your medication with a small amount of water.
- Enterography exams nothing to eat or drink as of midnight the night before your procedure. You may take your medication with a small amount of water.
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions, you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- Enterography exams arrive 90 minutes early
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Brain, Head, Spine
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Breast or Chest Wall
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Extremities or Joints (Hand, Foot, Ankle, Knee, Shoulder, etc.)
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Pelvis MRI
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the procedure. You may take your medication with a small amount of water.
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Prostate MRI
- Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours before the procedure. You may take your medication with a small amount of water.
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
All Other MRI Exams
- The following will need to be removed prior to the examination:
- Medication patches
- Insulin pumps and glucose monitors
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
- All jewelry and body piercings
- Sweat-wicking clothing and copper/silver socks
- Bobby pins and clip-in hair extensions
- Please advise us if you:
- Think you are or could be pregnant
- Have worked with metal grinders or welding equipment in the past; you may need to have an x-ray of your eyes prior to your exam
- Have a pacemaker or aneurysm clips
- Have had minor or major surgery in the last 6 weeks
- If you suffer from claustrophobia, talk to your doctor about obtaining a mild sedative before coming to your exam- if you do use a sedative, ensure you have a driver present for your exam.
- If you have any additional questions you can reach out to our central booking team. Additionally, you will be provided detailed exam preparation details upon booking your exam.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Bone Scan
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- It is important that you stay hydrated for this exam. Please continue to eat and drink before your exam and between your first and second appointments.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Gallbladder (HIDA)
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam.
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Please consult with your doctor and confirm with our booking agents if you need to discontinue any medications before your exam and for how long.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Gallium Scan
- Gallium scans are done over two separate appointments, scheduled three days apart. The first appointment involves a tracer injection and lasts about 15 minutes. The second appointment is dedicated to imaging and will last about 45 minutes.
- Gallium scans require a recent bone scan. If you have not had a bone scan within the last 30 days, you will be scheduled for two appointments:
- The first appointment will include a bone scan, immediately followed by a tracer injection.
- The second appointment for gallium imaging will take place three days later.
- Gallium scans require a recent bone scan. If you have not had a bone scan within the last 30 days, you will be scheduled for two appointments:
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
GI Bleed
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam.
- No iodine or barium contrast agents one week prior to the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Kidneys, Ureters, & Bladder (Renal)
- If you are having a hypertension renal scan, you must not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your exam.
- If you are having a standard or obstruction renal scan, you may eat or drink before your exam.
- Drink 3-4 cups of water 30 minutes before your exam to stay hydrated.
- Your bladder may be emptied anytime before the exam – you do not have to hold it.
- Do not take ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors (Hypertension, blood pressure medication) for 3 days prior to the appointment.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Please arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Lung Ventilation and Perfusion Scan
- If you are on oxygen, you will need to bring your own oxygen tank for the exam.
- If you have not had a chest x-ray within 24 hours of your appointment, we will need to perform one with your lung ventilation and perfusion scan. Chest x-rays are done on-site and usually only take a few minutes.
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Meckel’s Diverticulum Scan
- Nothing to eat or drink (no water) after midnight the night before the exam.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
MIBI Scan (Myocardial Perfusion)
- Nothing to eat or drink (no water) 4 hours before each appointment.
- If you are diabetic, nothing to eat or drink for 2 hours before your appointment. Please refrain from taking morning insulin if possible and make sure to bring your insulin with you.
- No caffeine for 24 hours prior to each appointment (ie. coffee, decaffeinated beverages, chocolate, pop, tea, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
- Patients are encouraged to have a small snack before their fasting period begins.
- Wear a short-sleeve shirt that buttons up all the way and clean running shoes.
- Please bring all prescription medications with you.
- Continue to take your medications as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
**Asthmatic patients: Please bring all asthma medications and “puffers” with you to your test and notify the technologist if you are asthmatic.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Thallium Scan
- Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours before the exam.
- No potassium for 24 hours prior to exam (eg. Bananas).
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Thyroid Scan
- Please consult with your doctor and confirm with our booking agents if you need to discontinue any medications before your exam and for how long.
- Many thyroid medications must be discontinued for at least 4 weeks before the exam. You can confirm this time period with our booking agents when you schedule your appointment.
- This is very important as thyroid medications can impact radiopharmaceutical uptake and test results.
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
All Other Nuclear Medicine Exams
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Phone Consultation
PRP Phone Consultation and 4-week/8-week follow up:
- these appointments are conducted over the phone, there is no need to come into the clinic
- please allow 15-20 minutes after the scheduled phone appointment for us to contact as the doctor may be running late
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP Procedure:
- Refrain from taking NSAIDs 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks post-injection
- Continue low-dose aspirin if prescribed by a physician
- Cease anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy for tenotomy
- Do not take vitamin E or fish oil for at least 3 days prior to injection
- If you are having PRP to the hips or knees, please bring a pair of crutches to your appointment. If you are having PRP to the ankles or feet, please bring an air-cast or a pair of crutches to your appointment.
- Eat a small snack 1 hour prior to treatment (to minimize vasovagal reactions)
- Make sure you are well-hydrated prior to your appointment by drinking more water the day before your appointment and continue to drink water before you have your blood drawn
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out-of-town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
All Other Pain Management Exams
- Important: Please reschedule your Pain Management procedure if it is within 1 week of a COVID-19 immunization. Patients must wait 1 week between a COVID-19 immunization and a Pain Management procedure.
- Required: Prior to your appointment, please watch the following video by clicking on your preferred language:
- Patients having Bi-Lateral Hip, Nerve Root Block, or Epidural Steroid injections must arrange for a driver or other transportation following their procedure.
- Patients having Facet injections or Radio Frequency Ablation are not forced to arrange for a driver, however, we recommend you find one to err on the side of caution. Procedures can be lengthy and we do not recommend you operate a motor vehicle after the procedure.
- Most patients receiving Joint Injections or Medial Branch Blocks should be fine to return to work the same day, depending on their occupation and injection site. Most patients are also fine to operate a motor vehicle following these procedures. If you have any questions or concerns talk to your doctor or our technologist after the procedure.
- For spine injections please avoid chewing gum or carbonated drinks on the day of your exam. Additionally, please consult with your doctor and confirm with our booking agents if you need to discontinue any medications before your exam and for how long.
- Please inform us if you are:
- Diabetic
- On any antibiotics for any active infections
- Are pregnant or if there is any chance of pregnancy
- If you use Coumadin (blood thinner), please contact Pain Management directly to discuss your options.
- If you are currently experiencing nasal congestion from a cold or allergies, or you have nasal congestion when you lay down on your back, you are required to bring an over-the-counter nasal decongestant spray such as Drixoral No Drip Original Unscented Spray to use when directed at your appointment.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Pelvis
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Empty your bladder 90 minutes before your exam, then drink four (8oz) glasses of water, finishing all four glasses at least 60 minutes before your exam. Please refrain from urinating until the exam has been completed.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Abdomen, Liver Elastography, or HCC Screening
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- For morning appointment: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam.
- For afternoon appointment: Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours before the exam. You are allowed a light breakfast of toast, coffee or tea (no dairy products).
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Abdomen and Pelvis
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Do not eat anything after midnight the night before the exam – if you have booked your exam for the afternoon, do not eat anything for 6 hours before the exam.
- AND the day of your appointment, empty your bladder 90 minutes before your exam, then drink four (8oz) glasses of water, finishing all four glasses at least 60 minutes before your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Heart (Echocardiogram)
- Leads will need to be placed on your chest, so wear flexible clothing, that can be removed from the waist up.
- Sometimes your chest may need to be shaved or cleaned so the electrodes can be properly attached.
- Continue to take your medications as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Joint (Musculoskeletal-MSK)
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Prior to this exam and depending on the joint, if no recent X-rays are available, we may need to obtain an X-ray prior to your exam.
- Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Kidney, Ureters, & Bladder (Renal)
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Empty your bladder 90 minutes before your exam, then drink four (8oz) glasses of water, finishing all four glasses at least 60 minutes before your exam. Please refrain from urinating until the exam has been completed.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Pregnancy (Obstetric)
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Empty your bladder 90 minutes before your exam, then drink four (8oz) glasses of water, finishing all four glasses at least 60 minutes before your exam. Please refrain from urinating until the exam has been completed or you consult with your sonographer.
- One other person will be allowed in the exam room with you for the whole duration of the exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
Vascular
- Take all prescribed medications as directed.
- If you are having a Carotid Ultrasound, please wear a top that allows easy access to your neck. For other vascular ultrasounds, you may be asked to change into a gown, or to remove your pants or top, depending on whether your arm or leg is being examined.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?
All Other Ultrasound Exams
- Wear comfortable clothes accordingly depending on the area being scanned.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?