Preparation Instructions for Your Ultrasound
Follow these simple steps to help ensure clear images and accurate results during your ultrasound exam.
If your exam type isn’t listed below, no special preparation is required.
How to Prepare for Your Exam
Abdominal
Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your exam.
Pelvic, Renal, or Bladder
Arrive with a full bladder. Finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour before your appointment and DO NOT empty your bladder prior to the exam.
Obstetrical (Pregnancy)
First and second trimester (under 28 weeks): follow pelvic preparation instructions.
Third trimester (over 28 weeks): finish 2 glasses of water 1 hour prior to your exam.