Ultrasound

Appointments

All ultrasounds require an appointment. Your doctor will either send us a requisition on your behalf or will phone us directly to book an urgent ultrasound for you. We book ultrasounds in the order in which we receive the requisition.

Preparation

Abdominal Ultrasound

• Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the exam.
• If you are diabetic you can have clear tea and a small piece of dry toast.

Pelvic Ultrasound

• Empty your bladder 1.5 hours prior to the exam.
• You must finish drinking three 8 oz glasses of water one hour prior to the ultrasound.

Obstetrical Ultrasound

• If you are under 30 weeks pregnant you must finish drinking three 8 oz glasses of water one hour prior to the ultrasound.
• If you are over 30 weeks pregnant you must finish drinking 1 and a half 8 oz glasses of water one hour prior to the ultrasound.
• Do not empty your bladder until after your appointment.

Note: We are not able to disclose fetal gender to patients. Your doctor can provide this information to you.

Renal Ultrasound

• Please drink two 8 oz glasses of water one hour prior to the exam.
• Do not empty your bladder until after your appointment.