Diagnostic Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound uses non-ionizing radiation to help your doctor or other health professional diagnose a disease or condition.
Your ultrasound is performed by an experienced, accredited Sonographer who then forwards your ultrasound images to our Radiologist who will prepare a report to send back to your referring practitioner who then informs you of the results.
Diagnostic ultrasound examinations often require specific preparation requirements. Our lovely reception staff will provide you with the required instructions for your ultrasound, however, outlined below is a summary of these if needed.
Abdomen/Abdomen Doppler/Renal Arteries:
Do not eat, smoke or chew gum for 6 hours before your appointment. Booking these exams early in the morning if possible is recommended. Small sips of water for hydration or taking medication is ok.
Pelvis/Renal/1st Trimester:
90 minutes prior to the appointment, empty your bladder, then drink 1 litre of water, finishing this 1 hour before your exam and holding it. A FULL bladder is required.
2nd Trimester pregnancy:
As above. Please note however, you may empty up to 30 minutes prior to your ultrasound.
3rd Trimester pregnancy:
Drink 500ml, 1 hour prior to your exam, empty as required.