Services — Ultrasound

Ultrasound Scanning, also called “ultrasound imaging” or “sonography” uses high frequency radio waves to produce images of the body. Ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation. Ultrasound images are captured in real time and show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through arteries and veins. Ultrasound imaging helps physicians diagnose medical conditions such as those involving the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, bladder, uterus, ovaries and testicles.

What To Expect:

You should wear loose and comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown during the procedure.

Follow these instructions as it pertains to your type of ultrasound study:

Carotid Duplex – no smoking or caffeine 3 hours prior to appointment.
Vascular studies – no smoking or caffeine 3 hours prior to appointment.
Abdominal Complete – nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment.
Abdominal Aorta / IVC – nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointment
Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver – nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointmentRenal (Kidney) – nothing to eat 8 hours prior to appointment (liquids only)
Spleen – nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to appointmentPelvic (trans abdominal non-ob), Prostate, Bladder – drink 36 z clear liquid 1 hour before exam and do not urinate

No special instructions prior to the following:

Trans-vaginal
Breast
Scrotal
Thyroid