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At Radiology Regional, we strive to make your visit with us as convenient and stress-free as possible! To streamline your check-in, we recommend downloading forms and information in advance of your appointment or follow the link received via text.

If you have questions, give us a call at 239-936-2316 – we’re here to help you feel prepared and comfortable.

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Prepare for Your Imaging Exam

What to Bring:

  • Photo ID
  • Medical Insurance Card
  • Copy of your script if provided to you

Your specific preparation requirements will depend on the type and scope of the scan you’re scheduled for. You will receive instructions at the time of scheduling and may also receive a follow up call from a technologist.

Aorta, Abdomen, Retroperitoneum, Renal Vessels Duplex, Hepatic Duplex, Mesenteric Arteries:

  • Nothing to eat, drink, or chew after midnight. You may take prescription medication with small sips of water.

All Pelvis (even when scheduled with abdomen), Renal/Bladder, All Obstetric

  • Drink 20 ounces of water 1 hour prior to your appointment to ensure your bladder is full for the study. Do not urinate during these hours before your procedure. Your bladder must be uncomfortably full to perform the exam.

Prostate

  • Take a Fleet’s enema two hours prior to your appointment time. Do not eat any solid foods after you take the enema.

CT Enterography

  • Only clear liquids 24 hours prior to exam. Nothing to eat, drink or chew 3 hours prior to your arrival time. Arrive 1 hour prior to your appointment time. You will be given special prep when you arrive at your appointment. Note to referring provider: Do not give patient Barium(Readi-Cat).

CT Colonography

  • You will need to obtain a special prep and instruction sheet 3 days prior to your exam at any one of our imaging centers.

CT Urogram

  • Drink 32oz of water 30 minutes prior to exam. You are not required to withhold from urinating.
  • Try to schedule your examination for the week after your period, when your breasts are less tender.
  • If your prior mammograms were taken at a different facility, please obtain your images and bring them to your appointment. This allows our radiologist to do a comparison and give you a more complete reading.
  • If possible, wear a comfortable two-piece outfit that will allow you to wear a gown from the waist up.
  • Do not use underarm deodorant, talcum powder or cream. These can interfere with test results.
  • At time of scheduling, you must disclose anything implanted in your body from any prior surgery/procedure.
  • Patients with any of the following devices cannot be examined at Radiology Regional:
    • Pacemaker
    • Defibrillator
    • Deep Brain Stimulator
  • MRI Imaging may require preparation prior to exam. If prep is necessary, you will be contacted for instructions prior to your exam.
  • Only plain water allowed after midnight prior to exam. (If appointment is 3p.m. or later, call office for specific instructions).
  • The morning of the scan, drink at least 32 oz. of plain water.
  • No metal on clothing and no jewelry.
  • Please limit your physical activity and do not exercise or chew gum after midnight prior to your exam.
  • You may be told not to eat, drink, or take certain medications before your scan.
  • You will be given a small amount of radioactive tracer. It is most often injected, but it may be swallowed or inhaled. After you receive the radioactive tracer, you may need to wait a few minutes, hours or days before having your scan.

For thyroid imaging with iodine:
You will be contacted for any necessary prep instructions prior to your exam.

Download Patient Forms

General Patient Forms:

Authorization for Medical Services Form
Authorization for Medical Services Form – Spanish
Medical Records Release Form
Medical Records Release Form – Spanish

Download Patient Resources

Pending Authorization Q&A

Privacy Practices and Office Policies

Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Privacy Practices – Spanish

Request Your Images

Radiology Regional now makes it easy for you to share or request a copy of your images electronically or securely upload your images. Once you set up a PowerShare account, you can upload and share imaging studies with doctors and specialists as needed. The PowerShare network is encrypted to ensure your privacy is protected and no one can see your medical information without your consent.

To get started click the link: nuancepowershare.com

If you encounter any issue while accessing PowerShare please call 239-425-4616 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, voicemail message left will be returned within 24 business hours.

For more information or to schedule an appointment at one of our locations visit our locations page.

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