Below is a list of requirements for you to follow prior to your procedure.
 | Blood thinners/Anticoagulants If you take this medication, please contact your doctor or specialist to see if you can cease this medication for long enough to make sure you are back to normal coagulation. (If your doctor has any queries, they are welcome to call one of our radiologists to discuss). Do NOT cease any medication without first discussing with your doctor. If after speaking to your doctor you need to postpone your appointment, please call us as soon as possible to reschedule. Please bring a copy of your latest INR result to your appointment. |
 | Fast 2 Hours Prior to your Appointment. You can drink water during this 2 hour period. |
 | Don’t Drive after your appointment. You will need someone to collect you and drive you home. |
 | Do continue to take all your other regular medication as normal. |
 | Do bring your reading glasses with you. You will be required to complete some paperwork on arrival, if you require reading glasses please bring them with you |
 | Do bring your Referral, Medicare, Concession and DVA Card and any previous related scans to your appointment. |
Steroids can potentially reduce the function of the immune system. The risk of a steroid injection in relation to the current COVID-19 outbreak is unknown, but it is possible this injection could put you at increased risk in the current pandemic. We are however opting to use steroid agents that cause less reduction in immune system function than others. Please speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Please tell our technical staff if you have any of the following:
- Chronic lung disease
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- or problems with your immune system at the time of your appointment
Does any of the following apply to you? If so please contact us as soon as possible.
- You are non-English speaking and require us to arrange an interpreter to be present at the appointment.
Thank you for booking with Perth Radiological Clinic