Urologic Physicians P.A.

PREPARATION FOR CT SCANNING
Fairview Southdale Hospital

Oral Gastroview, Hypaque or equivalent should be used. You should not take this prep if you are allergic to iodine.

Dose 1: Mix 1 teaspoonful of contrast media with 8 ounces of juice or water and drink at bedtime the night before the exam.

Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before your scan except for the last 2 doses of contrast media.

Dose 2: Mix 2 teaspoonfuls of contrast media with 16 ounces of juice or water and drink two hours before you appointment time.

Dose 3: Mix 1 teaspoonful of contrast media with 8 ounces of juice or water and drink 1 hour before your appointment.

The preferred juice is apple or cranberry. Avoid juice with pulp.

If you have any questions, please call the CT Department at 952-924-5171.

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Urologic Physicians, PA

Main Phone: 952.920.7660
Billing/Business Office: 952.920.2046

Main address
6363 France Ave. South
Suite 500
Edina, MN 55435

Satellite offices

303 E Nicollet Blvd
Suite 310
Burnsville, MN 55337
2545 Chicago Ave S
Suite 502
Minneapolis, MN 55404
1515 St Francis Ave
Suite 250
Shakopee, MN 55379