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1 Other ultrasound exams, such as of the pelvis, may require a full bladder, so your doctor might ask you to drink up to six glasses of water two hours before the exam and not urinate until the exam is completed.
The ultrasound takes about 30 to 90 minutes to complete. Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete the registration process. 1  Please do not bring valuables such as jewelry and credit cards. You will be asked to change into a hospital gown and remove all jewelry. 2  Your ultrasound test is performed by specially trained technologists and interpreted by a vascular physician. 3  You will lie on a padded examining table during the test.