Ultrasound

Ultrasound: Abdominal, Gallbladder, Liver

This is especially critical for patients having an ultrasound of the bladder:

• 0-3 years: Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the exam.
• 4-12 years: Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to the exam.
• 13 & older: Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the exam.

Pelvic Ultrasound

• Requires a full bladder.
• Patient should not urinate for one hour prior to the exam, and should drink additional fluids.
• 0-8 years: Drink as much as possible
• 9-12 years: 16 ounces.
• 12 & older: 32 ounces.

Note

Please tell us if your child is diabetic, so that we can make special arrangements.

Location

• Mott Radiology, 3rd Floor Mott Children's Hospital (yellow door)
• (734) 763-2473 (to cancel or verify your Ultrasound appointment time)

This information is provided by the University of Michigan Department of Surgery, Section of Pediatric Surgery and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. For additional health information, please contact your health care provider or our offices.