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No preparation is required. You will receive an injection (in the arm) and return in 2-4 hours for the exam.
No food for 4 hours prior to the exam. You can have liquids. You will receive a capsule in the morning and return 6 hours later for the scan. If you are on thyroid medications, you must be off of them for 6-8 weeks prior to the exam. Please contact RDC for exact timeframe as this may vary for different medications.
No Prep or Barium studies for 48 hours prior to the scan.
No food or drink for 6 hours prior to the exam.
Myocardial Perfusion Test with Adenosine:
No food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test. No caffeine or smoking for 24 hours prior to the test. No steroids or Viagra for 48 hours prior to the test. Patient is to wear loose fitting clothing for the exam.
Treadmill Stress Test:
No food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test. No caffeine or
smoking for 24 hours prior to the test. No steroids or Viagra for 48
hours prior to the test. Patient is to wear exercise clothing such
as a Jogging suit or Shorts and T-shirt/ Tank Top.