Head, Spine, Bones and Joints:
No preparation required.

Abdomen and Pelvis (including Rectum):
Fast 4 hours and rectal cleansing either prior to or an hour before your examination.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Spine, Bones and Joints:
No preparation required.

Head and Chest:
Fast 4 hours.

Abdomen and Pelvis:
Fast 4 hours. One hour before your examination time drink 1 litre of water/oral contrast over 30 minutes.

CT Angiography:
Fast 4 hours.

CT Enteroclysis:
Fast 12 hours, but drink water as required for thirst. After you arrive you will be given a mannitol (sugar) drink which will fill your stomach and small bowel. The scan is done when this has reached the large bowel, usually 30–60 minutes after drinking.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

No specific preparation is necessary for this test. Loose comfortable clothing is suggested, avoiding zippers, buckles and metal buttons if possible. We suggest not taking calcium tablets 24 hours prior to the Bone Densitometry examination.

Usually, all that is required for preparation for a Dental OPG/Cephalogram is the removal of jewellery from and around the area to be examined.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Usually, all that is required for preparation for an X-Ray is the removal of jewellery and some clothing from the area to be examined. You may be required to wear a gown during the examination.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Don’t use deodorants or talcum powder on the day of the examination. Please remove deodorants and talcum powder from previous days as well.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

As there are a number of specialist Ultrasound procedures, it is important to understand the preparation required for each. Please see detailed instructions for your examination preparation on our Ultrasound Services page.

Please note: Failing to adequately prepare for your examination can affect the quality of the scan and the time taken to perform the test.

It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Nil.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Nil.

Please note: It is important to bring any previous films with you for comparison.

Appointment(s) needed
MRI, Ultrasound, CT Scan, Dexa, OPG, Mammography, Procedures.

No appointment(s) needed
General X-Ray. Contact one of our Practices directly for more information.

Some examinations require specific preparations before your appointment, such as fasting. Our staff will explain this at the time of your booking.

You may also refer to ‘Preparing for an appointment’ section on this page.

All Medicare eligible examinations will be BULK BILLED. For further information, please speak with one of our friendly staff members.

Your films will be ready shortly after your examination is completed. These films will then be studied and reported by our specialist(s). We can advise you of the wait time for your results at the conclusion of the examination should you wish to wait for your results. The report can also be sent to your GP or specialist by fax, email or in urgent circumstances our specialist will speak with your doctor by telephone.

If you are unsure of anything, speak with one of our friendly staff members.

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