Please report to Admitting 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time.
PURPOSE: A Biophysical Profile is done if there is an indication of decreased fetal movement, abnormal stress/non-stress test or a high risk pregnancy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Patient will be scanned lying down on a cart. A gel (lotion) will be applied to the area being scanned. A series of images will be obtained which will be read by a Radiologist.
TIME FRAME: 30 – 45 minutes
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS: None
IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, INFORM THE TECHNOLOGIST BEFORE THE EXAM.