Six-hour fast
Do not eat for six hours before the examination. Take regular medication with the minimum amount of fluid unless an appropriate healthcare professional has provided different instructions.
Preparation guide
Preparing for an abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound at KMI commonly requires a six-hour fast. Follow the instructions supplied with your appointment because requirements may vary with the examination requested.
If you have diabetes
Call KMI for advice suited to your appointment time. Do not make unsafe changes to food, medication or diabetes management based only on general website information.
On arrival
Arrive 15 minutes early in comfortable clothing. Bring your referral, Medicare card and relevant previous imaging or reports.
Your individual referral and appointment instructions take precedence. Do not stop or change medication unless authorised by an appropriate healthcare professional. Call KMI if you are unsure.