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General IV Contrast Guidelines

Akumin uses Group II (Dotarem, Gadavist, Prohance, and Multihance) and Group III (Eovist) agents. Patients with a known history of renal disease, including dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure (including kidney transplant, single kidney, renal cancer, and/or renal surgery), must present with recent lab work (no older than 6 weeks) demonstrating their Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to be within normal limits as defined in the GFR.

• Blood work requirements:
  • Date drawn (within 6 weeks of exam date)
  • Creatinine
  • BUN
  • GFR

Patients with a history of asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, severe allergies, or prior contrast reaction MUST notify the technologist prior to the exam.

Patients with prior adverse contrast reaction must have their referring physician contact our office about premedication.

IV Contrast Guidelines for CT

Akumin uses Isovue 300/370 and Optiray 320/350 agents. Patients with known history of renal disease, including kidney disease or failure: transplant; renal cancer; renal surgery. And diabetes with the use of Metformin. Patients must present with recent lab work (no older than 6 weeks) demonstrating their GFR to be within normal limits as defined in the GFR

• Blood work requirements:
  • Date drawn (within 6 weeks of exam date)
  • Creatinine
  • GFR

Patients with a history of asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, severe allergies, or prior contrast reaction MUST notify the technologist prior to the exam.

Patients with prior adverse contrast reaction must have their referring physician contact our office about premedication.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

• For morning appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything after midnight prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• For afternoon appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• If this is a STAT exam:
  • Please do not eat 4 hours prior to your appointment.

Food, broth, and carbonated beverages will impact the ability to perform the exam and may result in the exam being rescheduled.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

3 -days no blood thinners:

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
• You must be off blood thinners, including Lovenox, Advil, Aspirin, Aleve, and Motrin, for 3 days prior to the procedure.
• Please speak with your physician prior to stopping any medications.

7 -days no blood thinners:

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
• You must be off blood thinners, including Lovenox, Advil, Aspirin, Aleve, and Motrin, for 7 days prior to the procedure.
• Please speak with your physician prior to stopping any medications.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

An Akumin team member will contact you to review your medications and discuss prep instructions prior to your appointment.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 3 days prior: You must be off blood thinners, including Lovenox, Advil, Aspirin, Aleve, and Motrin.
  • Please speak with your physician prior to stopping any medications.

Please wear comfortable clothes to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

You must be accompanied by a friend or family member who can safely drive you home after the procedure..

Exam prep:

• 1 week prior:
  • No Asprin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium, NSAIDS.
  • No vitamins or herbal supplements.
• Minimum of 3 days prior:
  • No blood thinners (ELIQUIS, MELOXICAM, COUMADIN, PLAVIX, WARFARIN, LOVONOX) – XARELTO (RIVAROBAXAN).
  • Akumin will obtain clearance from your provider to stop taking blood thinners and alert you once received.
  • You may take Tylenol if needed.
• Day of exam:
  • You may eat food.

Wear a tight-fitted bra or sports bra and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your appointment.

Please bring a written list of current medications and doses with you.

Have ice packs available at home for use after the procedure.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Prior to your appointment date, you will receive specific instructions based on the type of procedure you will be undergoing.

Exam prep:

• If sedation will be given during your procedure, you may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 8 hours beforehand.
• If you are diabetic and take insulin you should talk to your doctor as your usual insulin dose may need to be adjusted.
• You may be required to cease taking anticoagulants for several days prior to your procedure.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 12 hours prior: Please avoid caffeinated products, including but not limited to: coffee, soda, tea, chocolate, etc.
• Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

If you have allergies to iodine or IV contrast, please make sure to notify the Akumin site team upon exam arrival.

If your exam was ordered with and without contrast and you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery OR you are diabetic and taking Metformin, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

Exam prep:

• You are encouraged to drink plenty of clear liquids to stay hydrated, up to 32 ounces within 3 hours of exam time.
• Avoid coffee, tea, soda, cigarette or other stimulants at least 24 hours before the exam.
• Refrain from taking any medications on the day of the exam, excluding beta blockers (vitamins and supplements are allowed). If you have prescribed beta blockers, such as Toprol, metoprolol, etc. please continue this medication as usual.
• No exercise 24 hours prior to exam
• Do not eat 4 hours prior to this exam.

Male patients:

• Do not take Viagra, Cialis, Levitra or similar medications 48 hours prior to the exam and 24 hours after the exam.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

If you have allergies to iodine or IV contrast, please make sure to notify the Akumin site team upon exam arrival.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery OR you are diabetic and taking Metformin, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

An Akumin team member will contact you to review your medications and discuss prep instructions prior to your appointment.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 3 days prior to the procedure: You must be off blood thinners, including Lovenox, Advil, Aspirin, Aleve, and Motrin.
  • Please speak with your physician prior to stopping any medications.

Please wear comfortable clothes to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Exam prep and arrival time:

• If you have an iodine allergy, arrive at the center 2 hours prior to the exam.
• If you DO NOT have an iodine allergy, please arrive at the center 1 hour prior to your appointment to drink oral contrast.

If you have allergies to iodine or IV contrast, please make sure to notify the Akumin site team upon exam arrival.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery OR you are diabetic and taking Metformin, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Exam prep:

• At least 12 hours prior the exam: No coffee, soda, cigarettes, or other stimulants.
• You do NOT need to fast prior to your appointment.
• You may drink water prior to the procedure.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your exam time to begin drinking the contrast required for this procedure.

Exam prep:

• 3-hours prior to the appointment time: Do not eat or drink anything other than clear liquids.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

For this exam, you must meet this eligibility:

• Have a 20 pack-year or more smoking history, and
• Smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years, and
• Are between 50 and 80 years old.

*A pack-year is smoking an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for one year. For example, a person could have a 20 pack-year history by smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Exam prep and arrival time:

• If you have an iodine allergy: please pick up barium at any of our locations prior to the day of your exam and drink 2 hours prior to your appointment. You may arrive at the center 15 minutes prior to your exam.
• If you DO NOT have an iodine allergy: please arrive at the center 1 hour prior to your appointment to drink oral contrast.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

If you have allergies to iodine or IV contrast, please make sure to notify the Akumin site team upon exam arrival.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery OR you are diabetic and taking Metformin, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Some medications can alter tracer binding, please speak to your doctor to determine if stopping any medication is required.

Exam duration: Please plan to spend 3 appointment times in the facility the day if your test. You will receive a pill, wait 1 hour, receive an injection, wait 3 hours, and then have a scan of your brain.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Kindly advise our scheduling staff if you’ve recently had a barium exam or injection with contrast material for a CT, Nuclear, or PET scan as you may have to wait up to 14 days before undergoing this test.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Please inform your imaging technologist if there is any possibility that you may be pregnant.

Exam prep:

• 24 hours prior to the day of your exam: No calcium, calcium replacements, or osteoporosis medication.

Remove any metallic objects (jewelry, glasses, hairpins, hearing aids, etc.) and clothing with metal parts such as zippers or underwired bras, prior to exam as these may interfere with the clarity of the images.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to your appointment time.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep:

• Night before: No narcotic pain medication after midnight.
• 4-6 hrs prior to appointment time: No food or water.

Exam duration: 1-1/2 hours up to 4 hrs depending if additional images are needed.

Patients may be given a protein shake to consume at the facility during the exam – technologist will review this step with you.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.

Do not apply perfume, deodorant, or powder in the chest or underarm area. If you have to wear deodorant (or have applied it by mistake) please let your technologist know so that we can provide you with a wet wipe to remove any residue.

Bring previous mammogram images for comparison to avoid delay with results.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam (unless instructed otherwise) to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you. to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam Prep:

• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If your exam was ordered with and without contrast and you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need BUN/Creatinine lab results within 6-weeks of day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• Do not eat or drink anything other than clear liquids 4-hours prior to the appointment time.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

All available prior mammograms and ultrasound images and reports of the breast performed outside of Akumin within the last 5 years MUST be available ON or BEFORE the day of the exam for the radiologist to compare. A CD with exam and accompanying report must be available at the time of imaging or your exam report will be delayed.

If your doctor or previous imaging center would like to send images electronically, please contact us for further instructions.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

If you have had a recent biopsy for cancer diagnosis, you must have the mammogram, ultrasound images and reports pre and post clip placement as well as a copy of the pathology report.

Exam prep:

• Nothing to eat 2-hours prior to exam.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If your exam was ordered with and without contrast and you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• Do not eat or drink anything other than clear liquids 2-hours prior to the appointment time.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

This exam requires oral contrast – please arrive at the center 90 minutes prior to the appointment to drink the contrast prior to your appointment.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• Do not eat or drink anything 6-hours prior to the appointment time.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

EXAM PREP:

• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

EXAM PREP:

• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• Do not eat or drink anything other than clear liquids 2-hours prior to the appointment time.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

If you have prior exams related to the scheduled exam that were performed outside of Akumin, please bring the images and reports with you to the appointment if possible.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• Do not eat or drink anything other than clear liquids 4-hours prior to the appointment time.
• Try to have a bowel movement prior to your appointment.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If your exam was ordered with or with and without contrast and you have a history of kidney problems, including: dialysis, kidney disease or kidney failure, kidney transplant, single kidney, renal (kidney) cancer, or renal (kidney) surgery, you will need to bring BUN/Creatinine lab results done within 6-weeks with you on the day of the exam. Please ask your physician for the lab order if needed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive to your appointment 15-minutes before your exam to complete the MRI screening form and paperwork.

Your examination requires a prescription medication that should be provided by your physician. Please be sure to bring this medication with you.

If you have ever had an implanted device, be sure to bring the implant documentation card with you to your appointment (includes your name and implanted device info).

If you have a nerve stimulator, please bring the fully charged remote with you to the exam.

Exam prep:

• No food for 4 hours prior to the exam.
• Drink 16 oz water 1 hour prior to the examination, then, do not urinate until after the scan is complete.
• Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment so you can quickly change into an MRI safe gown prior to your exam. All patients for MRI exams are required to change into an MRI safe gown for their exam. There are no exceptions to this safety requirement.
• Please do not wear any jewelry, hair accessories, magnetic lashes, or any metal objects such as watches, necklaces, removable piercings, etc. to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Akumin will contact you via text, email, or phone prior to your exam to confirm your appointment. It’s very important for you to confirm at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid long wait times or a reschedule of your exam.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing without any metal to your appointment.

Exam duration: 30 min for 1st appt and then you will return 3-4 hrs later for 30 min to 1 hour for 2nd appt.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 30 min for 1st appt and then you will return 3-4 hrs later for 30 mins for 2nd appt.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep:

• 12 hours prior to exam: Discontinue sedatives.
• 4-6 hrs prior to exam: No food or drinks.
  • Water/medication can be taken after the exam is complete.

Exam duration: 4 hours.

Patient will be given oatmeal or eggs to consume at the facility prior to the exam – technologist will review with you.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 1.5 hours.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 1 hour for 1st appt and then you will return 2-3 hours later for 1 hour for 2nd appt.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Bring prior imaging for comparison, if possible.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep: No water pills the day of the exam. Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

A technologist from the Akumin center will call you prior to your appointment to provide prep instructions. Please have your medication list available.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

This exam requires patients to be off certain medications. Please consult with your doctor before stopping any medications.

Patients need to stop the following medications prior to having this test, failure to do so may result in incorrect diagnosis.

• 6 weeks before the test: Iodinated IV contrast, such as used in CT.
• 4 weeks before: Thyroid hormones [Examples: Synthroid, Cytomel, Levothyroid, Proloid].
• 5 days before: Medicines or supplements that contain iodine, such as iodized salt, kelp, cough syrups, multivitamins, and amiodarone.
• 4 days before: Anti-thyroid hormones used for treating hyper-thyroid. [Examples: Carbimazole, Tapazole].

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep:

• 6 weeks prior to exam: Patient should not have had any iodine contrast.
• 3-4 weeks prior to exam: Patient should be off multi-vitamins with iodine (please review the vitamin bottle to verify).
• 5-30 days prior to exam: Most medications are ok but patient should be off Thyroid medication for 5 to 30 days depending on type of Thyroid medication.
  • Please consult with your doctor prior to stopping any medications.
• Day of exam: No food prior to appointment time. Hydrating with water is ok.

Exam duration: 2 day procedure.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

No smoking 24 hours prior to appointment time.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep:

• 24 hours prior to exam: Please avoid any exercise.
• 4 hours prior to exam: No food or drinks other than water. No gum/mints.
• Please hydrate with water and take medication as normal.

Exam duration: 1 hour.

Wear comfortable clothing that contains no metal/zippers. No jewelry.

Please bring prior imaging for comparison.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee and incur the charge of the injection as this is non-returnable.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

Wear comfortable clothing that contains no metal/zippers. No jewelry.

Please bring prior imaging for comparison.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee and incur the charge of the injection as this is non-returnable.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Exam prep:

• 24 hours prior to exam:
  • You should follow a low carb, low sugar, high protein diet.
  • Please avoid any exercise.
• 6 hours prior to exam: No food or drinks other than water. No gum/mints.
• 4 hours prior to exam: Please hydrate with water and take medication as normal, except insulin.
  • If you must take insulin can take it 4 hours prior to scan with a low carb breakfast. *Sugar must to be under 200 mg/dL to scan. No insulin should be taken within 4 hrs of appt time.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

Wear comfortable clothing that contains no metal/zippers. No jewelry.

Please bring prior imaging for comparison.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee and incur the charge of the injection as this is non-returnable.

Please arrive 15 min prior to appointment time.

An Akumin team member will be contacting you 24 hours prior to your appointment to go over the prep instructions and to answer any questions that you may have.

Fasting is not required for this exam but please hydrate prior to appointment.

Exam duration: 2 hours.

Wear comfortable clothing that contains no metal/zippers. No jewelry.

Please bring prior imaging for comparison.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee and incur the charge of the injection as this is non-returnable.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Do not take any stimulants (example: Dulcolax or Senna), bulk fibers, suppositories or enemas during the test.

You may follow a normal diet throughout the study.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• For morning appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything after midnight prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• For afternoon appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• If this is a STAT exam:
  • Please do not eat 4 hours prior to your appointment.

Food, broth, and carbonated beverages will impact the ability to perform the exam and may result in the exam being rescheduled.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 1 hour prior to your appointment time: Drink 32 ounces of water and keep your bladder full.
  • Do not urinate as an empty bladder will prevent us from performing the exam.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Please bring in all previous breast imaging on a CD and the reports if the exam(s) were not performed at an Akumin site.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• For morning appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything after midnight prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• For afternoon appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• If this is a STAT exam:
  • Please do not eat 4 hours prior to your appointment.

Food, broth, and carbonated beverages will impact the ability to perform the exam and may result in the exam being rescheduled.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

If this exam is a renal/retroperitoneal ultrasound complete (kidneys and bladder) there are instructions for you to follow prior to your exam:

• 4 hours prior: Do not eat anything.
• 1 hour prior: You will need to drink 20 ounces of water.
  • You will need to hold your bladder.

If this exam is a retro limited (kidney only or aorta only) there are instructions for you to follow prior to your exam:

• 6 hours prior: Do not eat anything.

If you have had prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no-show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• For morning appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything after midnight prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• For afternoon appointments:
  • Please do not eat anything 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may drink water.
• If this is a STAT exam:
  • Please do not eat 4 hours prior to your appointment.

Food, broth, and carbonated beverages will impact the ability to perform the exam and may result in the exam being rescheduled.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 6 hours prior to the exam: No solid food, candy, or gum.
• 2 hours prior to the exam: No liquids.
• 2 hours AND 1 hour prior to the exam: Please use a Fleet enema.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Exam prep:

• 48 hours prior:
  • A prescription for Golytely (colon prep) must be obtained from your referring physician or from the imaging center.
• 24 hours prior:
  • You may only have clear liquids. No solid food until exam is completed.
• Night before:
  • Take the Golytely (colon prep). You may also need to use a suppository to clear any remaining residue in your colon.

Please wear comfortable clothes to your appointment.

If you have had similar prior exams, please bring the images and reports with you to your appointment.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam.

Please inform your imaging technologist if there is any possibility that you may be pregnant.

Exam prep: Remove any metallic objects (jewelry, glasses, hairpins, hearing aids, etc.) and clothing with metal parts such as zippers or underwired bras, prior to exam as these may interfere with the clarity of the images.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment as you may be subject to a no show/cancellation fee.