Things to note on day of appointment:
Please arrive 20 minutes before your appointment
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes. You will have the option to change into a gown depending on the part of your body to be scanned
We suggest you leave your valuables at home so you don’t have to worry about them. You can keep your things with you during your exam.
Please note that no medical leave will be issued on the day of exam. An excuse chit can be given upon request.
Please select the examination from the list below for more information on the preparation required.
Do not eat or drink 5 hours prior to your exam. If required, plain water is allowed.
If you are on diabetic medication, please continue your basal insulin but stop your pre-meal insulin during the 5-hour fasting period. If you are unsure about your insulin adjustments when fasting, do consult your diabetes doctor or diabetes nurse educator. You can resume your usual medications during your next meal.
If you are on any other prescribed medication, continue your medication as prescribed by your doctor.
No smoking on the day of examination.*For infant less than 1 year old, please skip one milk feed.
*For children less than 6 years old:
- Your child should not eat or drink for 4 hours before the examination except for plain water.
- Your child may consume water or clear juices before the scan. Clear juices would include grape, apple, or any drink that you can see through. There is no limit to how much clear fluid is consumed.
- Your child should avoid juices that contain pulp such as aloe vera, or drinks that contain milk such as Milo.
You are required to drink a total of 600ml of water at the following intervals: