Question 1

What is a diagnostic ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Preparation

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do I need a doctors referral for a diagnostic ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You need a referral for all diagnostic ultrasounds as your doctor will then receive a report back detailing the findings of your ultrasound.

You do not require a referral for our 3D/4D packages as these are non-diagnostic and for entertainment purposes only.

Question 4

How long until my referring doctor receives the results?

Accepted Answer

We pride ourselves on a 24 hour report turn around. Therefore your results should be back with your doctor the day after your ultrasound.

If urgent your results could be available as soon as 1 hour after your exam

Question 5

What is the cost of my ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

If you select the book now button you will be able to view the cost of your ultrasound on our booking page as well as all available appointments. You can also give our friendly reception a call and they can answer any billing questions for you

Diagnostic Ultrasound

What is a diagnostic ultrasound?

Preparation

Do I need a doctors referral for a diagnostic ultrasound?

How long until my referring doctor receives the results?

What is the cost of my ultrasound?