Preparing for Tests

We are pleased that you have chosen The Medical Center for your test. Our caring and competent staff is dedicated to helping you prepare for your procedure so that it goes as smoothly as possible. On this page, you will find detailed instructions for some of our outpatient tests.

There are things you can do to be prepared and to avoid unnecessary cancellations or delays. If you have questions, please be sure to check with your provider or call the department where you are scheduled to have the test prior to your appointment.

• Preparing for a Bronchoscopy (pdf)
• Preparing for a Colonoscopy (pdf)

• Bone Densitometry
• CT or CAT Scan
• Intravenous Pyelogram IVP (pdf)
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Nuclear Medicine (PET Scan)
• Upper GI (pdf)
• X-Rays