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Barium Enema

SERVICE INFORMATION

Performing UnitRadiology Department
Contact Number of Unit+63287719000 local 8159
Operating Hours of Performing UnitMonday - Saturday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Scheduling ProcessWalk-In or By Appointment
Does It Require Doctor's Order?Yes
Estimated Turnaround Time for Results4 Hours/ Result availability may change depending on the outcome of the procedure.

Patient Preparation Guidelines

1st day:
•        Take light meals or soft diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  No fruits, vegetables or fibers.
2nd day:
•        Reconstitute the contents of one PICOPREP sachet in a cup of water approximately 150 ml.  Stir for 2-3 minutes.  Take the 1st reconstituted sachet at 8 am followed by at least five (5) 250 ml. of clear liquid.  Take the 2nd reconstituted sachet is taken at 2 pm followed by at least three (3) 250 ml. of clear liquid.
•        Follow a clear liquid diet: broth - no meat, soft drinks, tea/coffee (no milk or creamer) or clear juices.
•        No fruits, vegetables and meat.
•        Fasting after 12 midnight.
3rd Day (day of the procedure) 
•        Omit breakfast but you may take your medication if any.
•        May resume previous diet after the procedure

For Pediatric patients (18 and below): NO PREPARATION

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