NUCLEAR MEDICINE STRESS TEST INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THIS TEST USUALLY TAKES 4 HOURS TO COMPLETE.
Part A: 48 hours before test
Part B: 24 hours before test
Part C: Medications
Part D: Test Day
NOTE: There is a parking flat rate fee of $6.00.
The above information is also available in this PDF document if you would like to print out copy.
PLEASE NOTE THIS TEST USUALLY TAKES 4 HOURS TO COMPLETE.
Part A: 48 hours before test
- No erectile dysfunction medications.
Part B: 24 hours before test
- No caffeine including:
Coffee, tea, decaffeinated coffee/tea, pop/soda, chocolate.
Part C: Medications
- Check with your ordering physician regarding which medications you may OR may not take before your test date.
Part D: Test Day
- Patients may have a light meal up to 2 hours before their appointment time. Breads, cereals, fruits etc. Fluids are recommended but no caffeine. (See Part B above). Please stay hydrated.
- If you are diabetic please eat your light meal and take your diabetic medication(s).
- Bring your medications and a current medications list.
- You may bring a snack that DOES NOT require refrigeration or heating.
- Bring reading material or personal device for internet use.
- If you do not read/speak English well, please bring someone that does.
- Bring or wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. You will be exercising with your mask on.
NOTE: There is a parking flat rate fee of $6.00.
The above information is also available in this PDF document if you would like to print out copy.