How to prepare for your CT Scan.
Find your specific exam below or in the search — this is the same prep we text you before your appointment.
Type your exam (e.g. “MRI knee”, “CT abdomen with contrast”, “pelvic ultrasound”) to see the exact prep.
CT Scan prep
Fast 4 hours, stay hydrated
Fasting of food is required 4 hours prior to your exam. Continue to drink water to stay hydrated.
CT L-sp With/Without Contrast · CT Left Ankle With Contrast · CT Left Ankle With/Without Contrast · CT Left Elbow With Contrast · CT Left Elbow With/Without Contrast · CT Left Femur With Contrast · +60 more
No special preparation
No special preparation is needed for this exam. Bring your photo ID, insurance card, and physician order (if required), plus any prior imaging on disc.
CT Abdomen Pelvis Low Dose S · CT Abdomen Without Contrast · CT Abdomen/Pelvis Without Contrast · CT Cervical Spine Without Contrast · CT Chest Without Contrast · CT Chest Without Contrast Low Dos · +48 more
Fast 4 hours (solids), hydrate
Patients are required to refrain from consuming solid foods for at least 4 hours prior to the exam. Adequate hydration is encouraged; please drink plenty of water during this period.
CT Abdomen With Contrast · CT Abdomen With/Without Contrast · CT Abdomen/Pelvis With Contrast · CT Abdomen/Pelvis With/Without Contrast · CT Cervical Spine With Contrast · CT Cervical Spine With/Without Contrast · +34 more
Fast 4 hours (sips OK)
Fasting is required 4 hours prior to your exam [Small sips of water are okay]
CT Pelvis With Contrast · CT Pelvis With/Without Contrast · CTA Abdomen Pelvis With Contras
Enterography (Volumen)
Fasting is required 4 hours prior to your exam. Small sips of water are okay. It is required that you arrive 1 hour prior to your exam to start drinking the provided Volumen. (3 bottles -1 bottle every 15 mins)
CT Enterography With Contrast
Stop calcium, no caffeine
Please stop taking any calcium supplements 48 hours prior to your exam. No caffeine 4 hours prior to your exam. Please inform our staff prior to your exam if you have a heart stent as we will not be able to perform this type of exam.
CT Full Body Scan Package
No caffeine (cardiac)
No caffeine 4 hours prior to your exam. Please inform our staff prior to your exam if you have a heart stent as we will not be able to perform this type of exam.
CT Heart Cardiac Calcium Sco
Got your prep down? Request your appointment.
Our team confirms the time and walks you through the prep on the phone the day before.