In order for your doctor to evaluate your digestive tract, the following instructions as listed need to be followed in order to achieve the best quality images to diagnose your system.  

 Day before the Examination: 

Eat a normal breakfast and lunch. 

Drink clear fluids for the rest of the day. No solid food or milk products. 

½ hour after lunch, drink the entire contents of the bowel preparation (oral solution) over ice. A strong cleansing action should be expected in 3-6 hours after drinking the preparation. 

You may have a liquid dinner of clear fluids (consommé, broth, Jell-o, popsicles, pop, plain coffee or tea - no milk or cream) 

Drink one glass of fluid (225 ml or one cup) hourly until you go to bed to prevent dehydration. Water is preferred. 

Day of Examination:

Please do not have anything to eat until the test is finished.  The exception would be patients with severe breathing problems or seizure medication, which can be taken before exam with a small amount of water.

Duration of Examination :

This test may take 2 – 4 hours from start to finish.