Radiology

Do’s & Donts for your Appointment

MRI Appointments

Patients who are scheduled for MRI Appointments.

1. Please bring your all previous radiology X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, blood reports and films / CD along with Doctor’s prescription for study
2. The patient can eat drink and take medicines before the scan. No prior fasting is required except for MRI abdomen and MRCP (2 hours fasting is required).
3. The patient must be accompanied by an attendant for the scan.
4. Please inform if you have any of the following condition (s) to the Radiologist / MRI Technician:
   • Pacemaker
   • Cerebral aneurysm clips
   • Cochlear implant
   • Metallic impact
   • Foreign body or infusion pumps
   • Tattoo/ Permanent make up/ Body piercing
   • Neurostimulator
   • Any kind of ferromagnetic material in body including dentures
   • Cardiac implants like an intra-aortic pump, pacing leads, value implants, etc.
   • Vascular stents
   • Chronic kidney disease, in case of contrast study
5. Please do not bring any “METALLIC” items (like jewelry, key chains, pens, coins, metallic belts, etc.) for the appointment.
6. Appointments would be adhered to as far as possible. However, emergency patients may have to be taken in between and you are requested to bear with us in this eventuality.
7. Please report 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time to complete the registration process and other paperwork.
8. In case of delay, cancellation, postponement, or inquiries about your appointment, please call us at 020-66494949 / 020-66494940

X-Ray Appointment

Patients who are scheduled for an X-Ray appointment

1. Please bring all previous radiology X-Ray, CT, MRI, blood reports and films / CD along with the doctor’s prescription for study advised.
2. Please inform, if the patient is pregnant. Radiation is hazardous to the pregnant female and fetus.
3. Please report 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time to complete the registration process and other paperwork.
4. Please avoid carrying any valuables when you come for the appointment.
5. In case of delay, cancellation, postponement, or inquiries about your appointment, please call us at 020-66494949 / 020-66494940

Ultrasound Appointment

Patients who are scheduled for an Ultrasound appointment

1. Please bring all previous radiology X-Ray, CT, MRI, blood reports and films / CD along with doctor’s prescription for study advised.
2. Please report 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time to complete the registration process and other paperwork.
3. Please avoid carrying any valuables when you come for the appointment.
4. In case of delay, cancellation, postponement, or inquiries about your appointment, please call us at 020-66494949 / 020-66494940
5. For Abdomen & Pelvis Ultrasound:
   • Preferably nil by mouth for 4 hours before the appointment but not compulsory
   • To drink 2-3 glasses of water 2 hours prior to appointment and to come with a full bladder. You can drink water after coming to the hospital for full bladder.
6. Obstetrics / Gynecology Ultrasound:
   • To drink 2-3 glasses of water 2 hours prior to appointment and to come with a full bladder. You can drink water after coming to the hospital for full bladder.
   • For pregnant & suspected pregnancy, prescription of doctor with stamp and signature in original is MUST as per the government guidelines.
7. Thyroid, Scrotum, Doppler, Carotid Doppler & Sonomammography, etc.
   • No preparation required.

Mammography Appointment

Patients who are scheduled for an Mammography appointment

1. Please bring all previous radiology X-Ray, CT, MRI, blood reports and films / CD along with the doctor’s prescription for study advised.
2. Please inform, if the patient is pregnant. Radiation is hazardous to the pregnant female and fetus.
3. Please report 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time to complete the registration process and other paperwork.
4. Please avoid carrying any valuables when you come for the appointment.
5. In case of delay, cancellation, postponement, or inquiries about your appointment, please call us at 020-66494949 / 020-66494940

CT-Scan Appointment

Patients who are scheduled for an CT-Scan appointment

1. Please bring all previous radiology X-Ray, CT, MRI, blood reports and films / CD along with doctor’s prescription for study advised.
2. 4 hours fasting is required for contrast scan. Patient can take routine medicine (s) as per their schedule and can drink plain water also during fasting.
3. The patient must be accompanied by an attendant for the scan.
4. Normal serum creatinine report is must for contrast study.
5. Please inform, if patient is pregnant. Radiation is hazardous to the pregnant female and fetus.
6. Please inform to the radiologist or the radiology technician, if there is any history of contrast allergy, any drug allergy, or asthma.
7. Appointments would be adhered to as far as possible. However, emergency patients may have to be taken in between and you are requested to bear with us in the eventuality.
8. Please report 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time to complete the registration process and other paperwork.
9. Please avoid carrying any valuables when you come for the appointment.
10. In case of delay, cancellation, postponement, or inquiries about your appointment, please call us at 020-66494949 / 020-66494940