In order to properly prepare for your upcoming visit, please click on the exam/procedure below you are scheduled to undergo. Here you can learn more about what the procedure entails as well as what you can expect before, during and after.
How should I prepare for my test?
When you go for your appointment, consider wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants or other clothing that does not have zippers or metal fasteners, since these interfere with MRI scans. Also, please plan to arrive and check in with the receptionist 15 minutes before your appointment is scheduled.
RDI has two MRI systems. Although both systems are designed for patient comfort, any scan can cause some anxiety, so be sure to let your physician and RDI know if you think you may be claustrophobic. The physician may want to prescribe a sedative, and the exam will likely be scheduled on the MRI system with the wider patient opening. You will have the option of listening to a tape or CD during the exam, so feel free to bring a favorite recording along, or make your selection from a variety available at RDI.
No preparation is needed. You only need to bring your referral/prescription.
Please inform the technologist if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Be sure to take all prescribed medications as scheduled.
X-rays are painless and commonly used procedures. They do not require any special preparation. During the exam, your child will need to remain still as the technologist adjusts the image recording plate against the area to be tested. Wearing a lead apron to limit radiation exposure, your child’s x-ray will be taken once the technologist activates the x-ray machine.
Please also see our X-Ray page for additional information on the procedure.
Please do not take any calcium supplements the day of the exam. For the exam, you will not need to remove any clothing, but we do suggest wearing comfortable clothing and avoiding any items containing metal.
You will need to bring your prescription. You may be asked not to urinate for a few hours prior to the procedure for certain exams.
Medications can be taken 1 hour before morning or afternoon appointment.
Drink 32oz of fluid starting 2 hours before study, to be completed 1 hour before the appointment.
Nothing by mouth after midnight the evening prior to study except prescribed medication.
Drink 12oz. of fluid 1 hour before you appointment. Do not empty your bladder.
Morning appointment: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Drink 12oz. of water 1 hour before study.
Afternoon appointment: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before study. Drink 12oz. of water 1 hour before study. You may empty your bladder when needed.
Before your barium enema, you must consume a diet of only clear liquid for 24 hours preceding your appointment. This includes fruit juices (no pulp), soda, tea or coffee (without cream), broth, popsicles, Italian ices, hard candy, and JELL-O. You should try to consume an 8 oz. glass of water every hour for 10 hours the day before your appointment as well.
Take 3 tablets (5 mg. each) of Dulcolax, OR 10 OZ. OF Citrate of Magnesia, the night before the exam.
Do not eat or drink anything after 10:00 pm the night before the exam.
0-10yrs – Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam.
11yrs-adult – Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Nothing to eat or drink 1 hour prior to exam if possible.
You can contact Rochester Radiology by phone at 585-336-5000 or by e-mail through our secure and confidential contact page.