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CONTRAST STUDY
 
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Preparation
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For clear visualisation of organs, it is often necessary to introduce a contrast agent intravenously or otherwise during the radiography examination. Examples of such examination includes Intravenous Urogram (radiological examination of the urinary tract), Sialogram (radiological examination of the salivary glands).

 
SERVICES AVAILABLE
 

URINARY TRACT

Intravenous Urogram

OTHERS

Sialogram
 
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PREPARATION
 

Intravenous Urogram (IVU)

Please bring along all of your previous x-rays for comparison.

Appointments are necessary. Please call the location where service is available directly.

As the developing embryo is much more sensitive to x-radiation exposure, patients must inform the radiographer or physician, prior to any x-ray examination if there is any possibility of pregnancy.

Take 2 Dulcolax tablets at 10:00pm, the night before the examination. DO NOT eat SIX hours before the examination unless clinically contra-indicated. Small amount of clear water is permitted.

Dulcolax tablets are available from the clinic, if necessary.

Dacrocystogram/Sialogram

Please bring along all of your previous x-rays for comparison.

Appointments are necessary. Please call the location where service is available directly.

As the developing embryo is much more sensitive to x-radiation exposure, patients must inform the radiographer or physician, prior to any x-ray examination if there is any possibility of pregnancy.

No special preparation is necessary.

 
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LOCATION WHERE CONTRAST STUDY IS AVAILABLE
 
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
 
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