Mammography Preparation Instructions -Mammogram with Contrast Preparations

PLEASE REVIEW
Patients MUST arrive 20 minutes before their appointment time. Patient arriving late may be rescheduled.
Please be aware that this is a “Fragrance Free” facility.
To cancel or reschedule this appointment please call 519-537-2381.

BLOODWORK
Patients with kidney issues, take medication for diabetes, or on medications predisposing to nephrotoxicity must have creatinine levels tested prior to exam. Results must be within 3 months of their appointment.

PROCEDURE
Involves contrast injection in the patient’s arm.
Consent for the injection will be completed in the Breast Department at the time of patient’s appointment.
Patient must be able to sit upright without support for this procedure.

DIABETIC PATIENTS
It is recommended to remove any sensor, transmitter, receiver or insulin pump, from their body, prior to any medical imaging.
Sensors (Libre/Dexcom/Veo) should be removed from body prior to imaging test and then replaced with a new sensor, after the test is completed.