Oral Cholecystogram
Alternate Names : Gallbladder Series, Gallbladder X-Ray, OCG, X-Ray - Gallbladder
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How to Prepare for the Test?
The health care provider must be notified if you are pregnant or allergic to X-ray contrast material. The day before the test you will be asked to eat a high-fat meal (eggs, butter, milk, salad oils, or fatty meats) at noon. That evening, eat a fat-free meal (fruits, vegetables, bread, tea or coffee, and only lean meat). Two hours after the fat-free meal, take 6 tablets, one at a time, which contain the contrast medium. After taking the tablets, consume no fluids until after the test.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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