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CT Scan Patient Preparation

At TDI we request that you be well hydrated prior to your scheduled contrast enhanced CT scan.

The following are the NPO requirements for patients requiring an IV contrast injection for a CT scan at TDI:

For all CT, abdomen and pelvis, and appendix studies, we request that you adhere to the folowing requirements:

CT Scan requiring IV contrast injection (NPO Requirements)
1. NO solid food for 6 HOURS prior to your scheduled appointment
2. We encourage you to drink CLEAR^* liquids up to 2 hours prior to your scheduled appointment

For all other CT exams requiring IV contrast, we request that you adhere to the following requirements:

CT Scan NPO Requirements
1. NO solid food for 2 HOURS prior to your scheduled appointment
2. We encourage you to drink CLEAR^* liquids up to 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment

^* clear liquids do not include coffee, orange or grapefruit juice, lemonade or milkshakes. If you cannot see through it, it does not qualify as a clear liquid. We recommend drinking water.

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