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Instructions for Radiology Exams

Pediatric Urology

Fernando A. Ferrer, MD; Christina Kim, MD

Phone:
(860) 545-9520

Please call CCMC Hospital Registration at 545-9220 with any questions.

  • Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
    Newborn: 2 oz. of formula or breast milk is permissible up to 1 hour prior to the exam.
    Under 1 year: No food or liquids 2 hours prior to the exam.
    One year and over: No food or liquids 3 hours prior to the exam.
     
  • Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
    All ages: no restrictions.
     
  • Renal Ultrasound (RUS)
    All ages: no restrictions.
     
  • Bladder Ultrasound (BUS)
    3 – 6 years: Drink 10-12 oz. of fluid 1 hour prior to the exam.
    7-12 years: Drink 16-24 oz. 1 hour prior to the exam.
    12 years and older: Drink 32 oz. 1 hour prior to the exam.
     
If your insurance company requires a referral, it is your responsibility to obtain one from your primary care doctor prior to your appointment. We cannot be responsible for charges not covered if your insurance company does not authorize your child’s visit or we have not been advised of your current insurance requirements.

Please note: We no longer participate with Healthnet Healthy Options or Preferred One Medicaid. If you have either of these plans, please call our office. If you have any questions or need to change this appointment, please call our office at (860) 545-9520.

Our office will contact you within 2-4 weeks with the results of your child's x rays. At that time, follow-up instructions will be given.

If you cannot make this appointment please call our Radiology Department to cancel and reschedule. (860) 545-9520.

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