Wear short sleeve shirt and shorts
There is no preparation for this test.
There is no preparation for this test.
*Please alert us 24 hours prior to test of latex allergy
Nothing to eat/drink for 4 hours prior to the test.(sip of water with medications is OK)
No caffeine for 24 hours prior to the test. This includes coffee, decaf coffee, tea, decaf tea, cola, orange soda, mountain dew chocolate (of any type), Excedrin. We advise water, fruit juices and dairy drinks only. Please let our office know if you are on certain medications such as theophylline (Uniphyl) or Persantine, Aggrenox, or Trental. These will interfere with your test results.
PLEASE TAKE ALL OF YOUR USUAL MEDICATIONS THE DAY OF THE TEST EXCEPT: Diabetic meds that may cause low blood sugar such as: Glipizide, Glucotrol, Fast acting insulin, Glimipiride, Prandin. If you are using the treadmill you may be asked to hold beta blockers: Toprol, metoprolol, atenolol, check with the office.
Please remember that this is a 4-5 hour test. Please call 447-8300 if you have any questions regarding instructions and ask for a nuclear medical assistant.