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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.
How to prepare for your abdominal ultrasound. An abdominal ultrasound may be ordered to evaluate the aorta, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, kidneys, or spleen. The technologist will take multiple pictures of each organ. The exam takes about 30-45 minutes.