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Computed Tomography (CT) Patient Preparation
2024-04-15
CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis
For this procedure, you will need to pick up a bottle of Telebrix to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging department at any of the following sites:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Prince County...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Wait Times
2024-02-28
What is the wait time to have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan?
Due to unpredictable staff shortages, you may need to wait longer than the times posted below to have an MRI.
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately...
Ultrasound Wait Times
2023-12-05
What is the wait time to have an ultrasound?
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately
Urgent patients: 19 days
Semi-urgent patients: 97 days
Non-urgent (or routine) patients: 99...
Computed Tomography (CT) Wait Times
2023-12-05
What is the wait time to have a CT scan?
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately
Urgent patients: 16 days
Semi-urgent patients: 42 days
Non-urgent (or routine) patients: 95 days...
PEI Breast Screening Program
2023-04-25
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term survival.
Notice to patients receiving the COVID-19...
Diagnostic Imaging Services
2022-09-27
Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions about your care and treatment.
Diagnostic Imaging...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patient Preparation
2021-03-10
What is an MRI exam?
Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body.
Is MRI safe?
The magnetic field and radio waves...
General Radiography Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Barium Enema
Two days before your appointment:
Purchase the following from your pharmacy:
1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution;
3 Bisacodyl tablets; and
1 suppository.
Do not eat anything after 6:00 pm.
On the day before the examination:
Breakfast...
Ultrasound Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Abdomen Ultrasound
Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment.
Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time.
*Note: Patients are asked to please not use...
Nuclear Medicine Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Bone Scan
The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical.
You will then be instructed by the technologist to return 2 to 4 hours after the injection for your bone scan.
HIDA Scan
Do not...