Diagnostic Xray

Examination of kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

Patient is to follow instructions in Evac Q Kit the day before exam. Do not eat breakfast the morning of exam. * Evac Q Kits may be picked up in Radiology Department.

Exam time varies with patient condition. Exam will last no less than 30 minutes.

Patient should remember to drink plenty of fluids after the exam to help flush Barium through colon and prevent constipation.

For any CT Scans, IVP’s, Special Procedures that involve intravenous contrast:

We must have a recent Creatinine (within 30 days) on patients over age 50, diabetic patients, and patients with known renal problems. Patient exams will be delayed or rescheduled if this is not provided. Please allow forty-five minutes prior to exam time if the patient is to have lab drawn at Wilkes Regional Medical Center and send them to the Lab first.

Patients who are taking the drug Glucophage (Metformin) should discontinue use of this medication forty-eight hours after their contrast study. The ordering physician may want to give them another medicine to take in the place of this.