Please click on the scan type to see what preparation is required.
Abdomen (Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Aorta, Spleen, Billiary, Kidneys)
Nothing to eat 4 hours prior to the appointment and only water to drink.
Continue taking your medications as normal.
If you are a diabetic please check with your doctor.
Abdomen and Pelvic Male (Includes Bladder and Prostate)
Full bladder required.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water (approximately 750–900 ml) 1 hour before your scan.
- If your bladder is not full 10 minutes before your appointment, please drink more water.
- Do not empty your bladder before the scan. If you must go, only release a small amount.
- A full bladder helps us get the best view of your organs during the ultrasound.
Nothing to eat 4 hours prior to the appointment and only water to drink.
Continue taking your medications as normal.
If you are a diabetic please check with your doctor.
Abdomen and Pelvic Female (Includes Uterus and Ovaries)
Nothing to eat 4 hours before the scan and only water to drink.
Continue taking your medication as normal.
If you are diabetic, please check with your doctor.
Full bladder required.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water (approximately 750–900 ml) 1 hour before your scan.
- If your bladder is not full 10 minutes before your appointment, please drink more water.
- Do not empty your bladder before the scan. If you must go, only release a small amount.
- A full bladder helps us get the best view of your organs during the ultrasound.
Renal and Pelvic (Female)
Full bladder required.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water (approximately 750–900 ml) 1 hour before your scan.
- If your bladder is not full 10 minutes before your appointment, please drink more water.
- Do not empty your bladder before the scan. If you must go, only release a small amount.
- A full bladder helps us get the best view of your organs during the ultrasound.
Renal Tract (Includes Kidneys, Bladder, and Prostate for men)
Full bladder required.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water (approximately 750–900 ml) 1 hour before your scan.
- If your bladder is not full 10 minutes before your appointment, please drink more water.
- Do not empty your bladder before the scan. If you must go, only release a small amount.
- A full bladder helps us get the best view of your organs during the ultrasound.
Pelvic Ultrasound (Female)
Full bladder required.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water (approximately 750–900 ml) 1 hour before your scan.
- If your bladder is not full 10 minutes before your appointment, please drink more water.
- Do not empty your bladder before the scan. If you must go, only release a small amount.
- A full bladder helps us get the best view of your organs during the ultrasound.
Pregnancy Scans
No preparation required.
What to Bring to Your Scan:
- Your referral form
- Growth chart (if you have one for pregnancy scans)
- All previous images and reports if you have them (i.e. X-ray, Ultrasound, CT or MRI)