Ultrasound examinations are painless and relatively quick. Most scans take around 20-30 minutes. Once you’re positioned on the ultrasound bed, a small amount of gel is applied to your skin and a transducers/probe is moved over the skin. The gel allows the transducer to glide easily over the skin and allows the sound waves to pass into the body rather than be reflected by air. Images will then be recorded from the examination. These images will be assessed by a Radiologist (a specialist doctor) and a report will be created and sent directly to your referring doctor. Your doctor will usually have the results within one business day.

Diagnostic means to diagnose. If you go to a doctor and they give you a referral for an ultrasound, this is a diagnostic ultrasound. There is something the doctor wants to further investigate or confirm to aid in a diagnosis. After your scan, the images and sonographer’s report is read and interpreted by a Radiologist (specialist doctor) and a Radiologist’s report is sent to your doctor with the findings of your scan.

•  Abdomen: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Spleen, Kidneys
•  Bladder
•  Prostate
•  Pelvic: Uterus, Ovaries, Pregnancy
•  Scrotum
•  Thyroid
•  Blood Vessels
•  Breasts
•  Lumps and Bumps
•  Joints: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot

Wear light comfortable clothing that will make it easy to access the body part being examined.

You may continue to take any routine medications prescribed by your physician.

Examination Specific Preparation:

•  Abdomen: Nothing to eat, drink or smoke for 8 hours prior to the exam.
•  Renal: Empty your bladder 1.5hrs before your appointment. Drink 1 litre of water, finishing it 1 hour before your appointment. DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER. A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
•  Pelvic: Empty your bladder 1.5hrs before your appointment. Drink 1 litre of water, finishing it 1 hour before your appointment. DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER. A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. All eligible patients will be offered an internal ultrasound. This examination is done after the bladder is emptied. A probe is inserted a short way into the vagina allowing your sonographer better visualisation of the pelvic structures. Please feel free to bring up any concerns you have with our friendly staff.
•  Obstetric Ultrasound: Empty your bladder 1.5hrs before your appointment. Drink 1 litre of water, finishing it 1 hour before your appointment. DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER. A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Yes, you need a referral for all ultrasounds except our 3D pregnancy ultrasounds which are only for entertainment and non-diagnostic purposes.

The cost of your ultrasound will depend on the type of scan and if you have a pension/healthcare card. Contact us for a quote.