Ultrasound

What do I need before the scan?

Please make an appointment for the sonar.

You need a doctor's referral letter to book a scan. Most scans take between 15 and 30 minutes.

You will be informed of the pre-scan preparation and appointment scheduling.

For early pregnancy pelvic and kidney scans, your bladder needs to be full to view your pelvic organs optimally.

For scans of your abdomen, it is essential you do not eat or drink anything for six hours beforehand (water is permitted)

Be sure to arrive at least 15 min before your appointment time.

What happens during the examination?

On arrival, the receptionist will ask for your referral letter from your doctor.

You will be called by a sonographer assistant to prepare you for the examination. You will be asked to change into a gown if needed.

A water-based gel is applied on your skin over the area to be examined. The sonographer uses a transducer over the gel to scan and acquire images as required.

What happens after the procedure?

After the scan, you may resume normal activities. You will be given a copy of your images, and a detailed report will be sent to your referring doctor.