Tests / Procedures / Radiology
Translated information for patients about preparing for tests and examination procedures.
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Description of ultrasound, with specific information about reducing air in the bowel two days before the procedure.
- Barium Enema
- Instructions for patients scheduled for a barium enema examination, to empty and cleanse the colon.
- Colonoscopy
- Instructions for patients about preparations the week before a colonoscopy test is scheduled. Instructions specific to using Fleets Phosphosoda and Golytely brand tests.
- CT Scan
- Patient instructions for preparing for a CT scan including abdominal scan needing oral contrast solution.
- Excretory Urogram (IVP)
- Instructions for patients how to prepare beginning the night before they are scheduled for an excretory urogram procedure.
- Fecal Occult Blood Test / Stool Sample
- Stool Sample Collection Instructions for a fecal occult blood test that is used at Harborview Medical Center.
- Mammogram
- Guidelines for patients about dressing for a mammogram procedure, and encouragement for doing self-exams.
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Information sheet for patients describing ultrasound and filling the bladder to prepare for a pelvic ultrasound procedure.
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Detailed instructions for patients about how to prepare for a flexible sigmoidoscopy beginning 10 days before the scheduled examination.
- Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI)
- Instruction sheets for patients about how to prepare after midnight and on the morning before the scheduled UGI examination.
