Radiological Associates of Fredericksburg is the largest provider of diagnostic radiology services for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, Virginia.
| Barium Swallow | Nothing to eat after midnight |
| Upper GI +/- small bowel study | Adult – Nothing to eat after midnight Infant – Skip last feeding before test |
| Barium Enema | On the day before the examination, only clear liquids may be taken. Follow the instructions on the LoSo Bowel Cleansing Prep Kit. Nothing to eat after midnight. |
| IVP (Intravenous pyelogram) | On the day before the examination, only clear liquids may be taken. An over the counter laxative is to be taken at 3 pm. Nothing to eat after midnight. |
| Arthrogram | No preparation necessary. |
| Abdomen | Nothing to eat/drink 8 hrs prior to exam |
| Renal or Aorta | Nothing to eat 2 hrs prior to exam. Patients receiving renal ultrasound need to hold their bladder 1 hour prior to the exam. |
| Breast, thyroid, scrotum, carotid duplex, venous duplex | No preparation necessary. |
| Pelvic or Obstetric (1st trimester) |
Drink 32 oz water one hour prior to exam. Do not urinate until after the exam. |
| Obstetric (2nd or 3rd trimester) |
Drink 16 oz water one hour prior to exam. Do not urinate until after the eam. |
| Scheduled with IV contrast | Nothing to eat/drink 2 hrs prior to appointment time. Able to take all medications. If you allergic to contrast, click here. |
| With IV and oral contrast | Oral contrast is to be taken 1 and 2 hours prior to the examination. Nothing by mouth once oral contrast is started. If you are allergic to contrast, click here. |
| Without contrast | No special preparation |