Category
Special Imaging
Synonyms/Aliases
Intravenous pyelography.
Abbreviations
I.V.U, IVU, I.V.P, IVP.
Report
RADIOLOGIST REPORT READY IN 1-2 hours.
Extra
EXAM TIME:30MINUTES-1HR
Setup
All working days
Test in Brief
An imaging procedure that involves taking a series of special X-rays of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) after administration of contrast/ dye through a vein. The injected dye travels through the bloodstream and is excreted/ removed through the urinary system.
Exam Requirements
Patient should come or call for booking. Patient is expected to be on a low residue diet for at least 24 hours prior to the examination/ take a laxative on the evening before the procedure and to be fasting for at least 6 hours prior to the test. Patient should empty their bladder prior to procedure on the day of exam. Notify us if you have a prior history of allergy to contrast or have a strong history of allergy. Female clients: If you are/ may be pregnant, please notify the radiographer/ radiologist.
Instructions
Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam. Written instructions with procedure related information are provided to the patient.
Method
Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Used to diagnose the kidneys, ureters and the urinary bladder (KUB) for any abnormalities.
Usefulness /Advantages
Helpful in showing the anatomy of the urinary tract in patients with recurrent stones, in patients in whom stone passage is arrested in the ureter, and in patients in whom surgical intervention is being considered to treat the stones.
