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| BEFORE YOU VISIT |
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Prior to your visit to any of our Mercy Radiology sites it is advisable to
check the requirements for the examination you are having.
Some examinations cannot be performed if the correct paperwork is not
available, or if there is inadequate preparation for the procedure.
Requisition forms:
Information required on requisition forms is extremely important for us to be
able to perform the most accurate and efficient examination. Please ensure that
the following information is included on your form.
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Correct personal details
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Signed by registered referring practitioner
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NHI number for pregnancy scans
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Accurate and detailed clinical information
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Indication of examination required
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Passport and photo for immigration x-rays. If a passport is not available then
a certified copy may be acceptable.
If you have any previous films or reports it is important to bring those with
you when you come for your appointment.
You must also tell us prior to your examination (other than obstetric
ultrasound) if there is a possibility that you may be pregnant.
Preparation
It is important to follow any instructions given to you regarding preparation
for your examination. These will be given to you at the time you make your
appointment and may be followed with written instructions.
| Ultrasound: |
- Pregnancy Ultrasound ( up to 12 weeks).
Empty your bladder 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your examination. Then drink
1 litre ( 5 glasses) of water to be completed 1 hour prior to your examination.
Do not go to the toilet.
- Abdominal Ultrasound
Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to your examination except black tea,
coffee or water.
- Abdominal & Pelvic ultrasound
Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to your examination except black tea,
coffee or water.
Empty your bladder 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your examination. Then drink
1 litre ( 5 glasses) of water to be completed 1 hour prior to your examination.
Do not go to the toilet.
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| CT: |
- Nothing to eat or drink for 3 hours before your appointment.
- Abdomen/Pelvis - CT Scan preparation (instruction will be given at time of
making appointment)
- Specific instructions for any other examination will be given at the time you
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| MRI: |
- If requiring intravenous contrast, sedation or pain relief, nothing to eat or
drink for 2 hours before your appointment. |
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| Barium Enema: |
- 2 day preparation required. Details will be given to you when making the
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| IVU : |
- Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours before your appointment. |
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| Mammogram: |
- Wear a blouse or sweater as you will be required to undress from the waist
up. Don’t use talcum powder on the day of your appointment. |
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| POST VISIT |
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Once your examination has been completed, our radiologist views all the films
taken. It may be necessary on occasion to consult with other specialists or
radiologists in order to reach a diagnosis which may take a little longer.
Once the films have been reported the report will be sent to your doctor, and
the films will be sent either to you or to your doctor. The radiologist may
also phone your doctor to discuss the findings.
If you have a mammogram with Mercy Radiology, your films will be retained at
the site you had your examination so they are readily available for your next
visit, and a copy of the report will be sent to your doctor.
If you have any questions about your examination, please ask your doctor or
phone us direct. Our staff will be pleased to help you.
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