Procedure and Preparation Information For Patients
Instrucciones en español para el paciente

Please click on the following links for information regarding your procedure and preparation for the procedure.

CT Angiography

CT Scan

General/Diagnostic Procedures (Adult) –includes:

      Upper GI and/or Small Bowel Series
      Pelvic Floor Studies
      Barium Enemas or IVPs
      Cine Esophagram (Swallowing Study)
      Enteroclysis

General/Diagnostic Procedures (Pediatric) –includes:

      Esophagram/Video Swallow/Upper GI (Swallow Test or Stomach Test)
      Small Bowel Exam
      Barium Enema (colon test)
      IVP
      VCUG (Voiding Bladder Test)

Interventional Radiology Study (call for information)

      Head- 410-955-XXXX
      Body- 410-955-2835

Lumbar Puncture

Mammogram/Breast Imaging

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a diagnostic test that allows radiologists to see inside of the body, which may not be seen using x-rays. This imaging method produces a series of cross-sectional pictures using a very strong magnet. MRI technology has advanced so markedly over the past several years that it has greatly enhanced the patients’ experience. Physicians can detect many conditions in earlier stages, greatly optimizing patient outcomes. 

Myelogram

Nuclear Medicine Procedures –includes:

      Dexa Scan
      Bone Scan
      Cardiac Scan
      Thyroid Study
      Renal Scan

PET Scan (includes PET CT)

Ultrasound

If your test is not listed here, please refer to your appointment letter for preparation information. If you have not received an appointment letter in the mail, please call the Radiology Scheduling Center at (410)955-4100.

For additional information about radiology procedures visit www.radiologyinfo.org.

All material on the RadiologyInfo Web site is reviewed and approved by experts in the field of radiology from the ACR and RSNA, as well as other professional radiology organizations.