An Ultrasound is an examination that uses sound waves to generate images of the part of your body that needs to be scanned.

Ultrasound examinations usually take between 20 and 40 minutes, however some exams can take up to 60 minutes. 

Our lovely bookings staff will indicate how long your scan is likely to take when you make your booking.

You should arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to complete any necessary paperwork.

Wear comfortable clothing to you appointment. You may be asked to change into a gown for the exam.

Preparation will vary depending on the type of exam you are having.

Upper Abdominal (Gall bladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen)

Please fast for 12 hours prior to your exam.

Renal (Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder)

Please drink up to 1 litre of water prior to the exam, your bladder needs to be full. 

Please DO NOT empty your bladder before the exam.

Pelvis

Please drink up to 1 litre of water prior to the exam, your bladder needs to be full.

Please DO NOT empty your bladder before the exam.

Other exams

There is no special preparation for ultrasounds of the breast, musculoskeletal system, extremities, thyroid or vascular system.

Diagnostic ultrasound and/or sonography is considered a safe, non-invasive procedure by most every medical community, in part, because it uses low-power sound waves. No major medical source has cited that there are any direct risks from a diagnostic ultrasound exam harmful enough to prevent it's use.

If you have a healthcare or pension card your Ultrasound is bulk-billed.

Some ultrasound scans incur a gap or out-of-pocket payment, one of our lovely reception staff will clarify any costs with you when you make your booking.

The referring doctor and any other doctor you would like to include in your treatment will receive a formal report (your results) in a timely fashion.

Please make an appoinment with your Doctor to follow up your results.