Patient Preparation

Welcome to RMI’s Patient Preparation Center — your trusted resource for getting ready for your upcoming imaging exam. The right preparation makes your experience simple, comfortable and stress-free, and ensures our technologists capture the highest-quality images possible.

Find your exam

Diagnostic Imaging

• CT — preparation & patient prep sheet (PDF)
• MRI — remove all metal; most exams need no other prep
• DEXA bone densitometry — no preparation required
• Nuclear Medicine — study-specific prep sheet (PDF)
• PET/CT — fasting and medication guidance (PDF)
• Ultrasound — bladder and fasting instructions by exam type
• X-ray & fluoroscopy — walk-in friendly, minimal prep

Women’s Imaging

• 3D Mammography — schedule after your period; skip deodorant
• Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM)
• 4D Breast MRI
• Rapid Screening Breast MRI
• Image-Guided Breast Biopsy — no preparation needed

Cardiac & Preventive

• Cardiac CT Calcium Score — avoid caffeine beforehand
• Coronary CT Angiography — prep sheet (PDF)
• CT Lung Cancer Screening — no preparation
• Whole-Body MRI — nothing to eat 4 hours prior

Have questions or unique medical needs? Call our team before your appointment — we’re happy to guide you through every step.