What is a KUB test?

A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray may be performed to assess the abdominal area for causes of abdominal pain, or to assess the organs and structures of the urinary and/or gastrointestinal (GI) system. A KUB X-ray may be the first diagnostic procedure used to assess the urinary system.

What does a KUB include?

A KUB study is a safe and relatively harmless procedure that can give you and your doctor a look at your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The study can help your doctor diagnose pain or a condition right away, or it may be a preliminary step toward a diagnosis.

How is a KUB test done?

A KUB is a painless, non-invasive procedure that can be performed in-office or at an imaging center. At the beginning of this procedure, the patient will be asked to lie on their back on an x-ray table. The x-ray machine will then be positioned over the patient’s abdomen.

Why is it called a KUB?

When the test is done to look at the bladder and kidney structures, it is called a KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) x-ray.

Is KUB an ultrasound?

A KUB ultrasound is an examination requested by your doctor to evaluate the urinary tract (which includes the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder).

Is KUB ultrasound need fasting?

How do I prepare for a kidney ultrasound? EAT/DRINK: Drink a minimum of 24 ounces of clear fluid at least one hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the procedure. Generally, no prior preparation, such as fasting or sedation, is required.

Can you eat before a KUB ultrasound?

Can I eat before KUB ultrasound?

What does Kub mean on a CT scan?

CT scan KUB means Computed Tomography of Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder. It is a CT scan of kidneys, bladder, and ureters. The scan is helpful in getting images of the urinary system. The X-ray beams are able to create a 2D image of organs inside. CT Scan produces cross-sectional images of KUB area.

How do you evaluate a Kub?

The initial place to begin when evaluating a KUB is to evaluate the gas patterns within the lumen of the GI. There are a few clear pathological signs we are looking for here. The main things to keep in mind are if you are able to see any signs of either ileus or obstruction on the scan.

What is the patient position for a Kub scan?

Patient position when capturing a upright KUB (source) Left Lateral Decubitus Position: usually reserved for patients who are unable to stand, this also can help visualize air/fluid levels, as well as free air within the abdomen. Left lateral decubitus position for KUB scan (source) ANATOMY ON ABDOMINAL X-RAY