Virtual Colonoscopy
It is very important to follow the prep instructions exactly to ensure the best and most accurate results. A poor or incomplete prep results in a reduced quality exam. Please pick up your Virtual Colonoscopy Prep Kit from Reno Diagnostic Centers three days prior to your procedure.
Allowed food for lunch and dinner 2 days before your Virtual Colonoscopy exam.
Suggested menu for two days before your Virtual Colonoscopy:
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Allowed |
Please Avoid |
| Dairy |
Milk, plain yogurt; limit to 2 cups, use low fat products |
Yogurt with fruit skins or seeds, strongly flavored cheeses |
| Meats |
Plainly prepared fish, poultry, eggs, boiled, broiled or baked |
Added fats, gravies fried sauces, heavy seasonings |
| Starches |
White Rice, potato with no skin, spaghetti (no red sauce), noodle-macaroni |
Potato with skin, brown rice |
| Fruit Juice |
Clear fruit juices, canned fruit (no seeds, skin or membranes) |
Fresh fruits, raisins, dried fruits, prunes/prune juice, skins (Avoid fruit that is red in color as this can mimic blood if retained in the colon after laxation.) |
| Beverage |
Water, decaffeinated: coffee (limited), fruit flavored drinks, tea, carbonated drinks (no red drinks) |
All other beverages |
| Soup |
Bouillon/broth, strained soups, soup made with allowed vegetables and meats |
All other soups |
| Dessert |
Gelatin, fruit ice, popsicle (no red color) |
Coconuts, nuts, seeds, hard clear candies, fruits that are not allowed on this list |
1 Day Before Your Virtual Colonoscopy Exam
The LOSO PREP™ kit will help you prepare for your procedure by cleansing your lower intestinal tract. It is important that you follow and complete all directions carefully. Take only the medications, foods, and fluids in the amount specified, and at the times shown, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. Following these instructions will provide the best results and avoid having to repeat the procedure. Individual responses to laxatives vary so remain close to toilet facilities once you have started the bowel cleansing procedure.
Note: A high fluid intake is required for this preparation. Drink at least one full 8 fl oz glass of water at each of the times specified. DO NOT USE MILK, CREAM OR NON-DAIRY CREAMER.
Check off as completed
- Breakfast: Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. Drink one bottle of Tagitol.
- Noon: Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. Drink one bottle of Tagitol.
- 1:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 2:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 3:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 4:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 5:00pm: Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. Drink one bottle of Tagitol.
- 5:30pm: Slowly add contents of the packet of Magnesium Carbonate, Citric Acid, and Potassium Citrate for Oral Solution to 8 fl oz of cold water in a large glass (minimum 16 fl oz capacity). Stir gently. After effervescence (fizzing) stops, stir gently and drink entire contents of glass. This product generally produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours.
- 6:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 7:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 7:30pm: Peel the backing off the packet of Bisacodyl tablets and remove the four (4) enclosed tablets. Take all four (4) with one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. DO NOT CHEW TABLETS. (See WARNINGS: Bisacodyl Tablets). The tablets are to be taken two hours after drinking the Magnesium Carbonate, Citric Acid, and Potassium Citrate for Oral Solution. Bisacodyl tablets generally produce bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
- 8:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
- 9:00pm: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.
DO NOT EAT AFTER 9:00pm
Day Of Your Virtual Colonoscopy Exam
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING
- Please continue to take prescribed medications by your physician.
- Please discontinue any supplements and/or vitamins on the day of your procedure.
- At least two hours before the examination, unwrap the foil wrapper from the Bisacodyl suppository and discard foil.
While lying on your side with thigh raised, insert the suppository into the rectum and gently push in as far as possible.
Retain the suppository for at least 15 minutes, if possible, before evacuating, even if the urge is strong. Bowel evacuation usually occurs within 15 to 60 minutes. If you require assistance, you should have a bed pan, commode or help readily available.
- Refrigerate suppository so it is firm before use.
- The actual Virtual Colonoscopy procedure will begin by having a small tube placed in the rectum, so that air can be introduced.
- A CT scan is then performed while patients are positioned first on their back, and then later on their stomach.
- The total time required for this study is approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Because sedation is not required, patients are free to leave immediately following their exam without the need for observation or recovery.
- Patients can resume normal activities immediately after the procedure and can eat, work or drive without a delay.
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