An upper abdominal ultrasound involves the assessment of various organs including the liver, spleen, kidneys, gall bladder, pancreas and aorta. An upper abdominal ultrasound requires fasting preparation. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for an upper abdominal ultrasound.

Upper Abdomen Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A renal ultrasound involves the assessment of the urinary tract including the kidneys, bladder and prostate. A renal ultrasound requires fluid preparation. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a renal ultrasound.

Renal Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A pelvic ultrasound involves assessment of the female pelvic organs (uterus and ovaries). Both a transabdominal and a transvaginal (internal) scan will be performed in most cases. A pelvic ultrasound requires fluid preparation. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a pelvic ultrasound.

Pelvic Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

An obstetric ultrasound refers to the assessment of a woman’s pregnancy including screening for fetal abnormalities. Obstetric ultrasounds may be used at various stages of the pregnancy to obtain valuable information to assist your healthcare team to support, inform and guide your ongoing care. The type of obstetric scan you may need depends on the gestational (baby) age. There are several routine scans required throughout your pregnancy. Additional scans may be requested by your obstetrician to monitor the ongoing progress to ensure the health and well-being of you and your baby are closely monitored. Most obstetric ultrasounds require fluid preparation. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for the various types of obstetric ultrasounds. 

Obstetric Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A vascular ultrasound refers to the assessment of the arteries or veins in the body. It is also known as a duplex or Doppler scan. A vascular ultrasound primarily assesses blood flow and may help to diagnose many conditions. There are a range of different vascular examinations your doctor may request. There are some arterial examinations which require fasting preparation. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a vascular ultrasound. 

Vascular Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A thyroid ultrasound assesses the thyroid gland and adjacent structures in the neck. There are many reasons your doctor may refer you for a thyroid scan, these include: swelling, a lump or discomfort in the front of your neck, difficulty swallowing, abnormal blood test results, signs and symptoms of thyroid related conditions. There is no preparation required for his type of examination. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a thyroid ultrasound.

Thyroid Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

Salivary Glands (submandibular parotid and sublingual) Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A breast ultrasound assesses the breast tissue, areola (nipple) and axilla (underarm). Breast ultrasound is often performed in conjunction with a mammogram. There are many reasons your doctor may refer you for a breast scan, most commonly these include:  a lump felt by you or your doctor, discharge from the areola, tenderness or focal pain. There is no preparation required for his type of examination. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a breast ultrasound. 

Breast Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A testes ultrasound assesses the scrotal area including the testes, epididymis and adjacent structures. There are many reasons your doctor may refer you for a testes scan, most commonly these include: swelling, pain or discomfort in the scrotal region or a lump felt by you or your doctor. There is no preparation required for his type of examination. Please refer to our patient information sheet for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a testes ultrasound.

Testes Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

A musculoskeletal ultrasound refers to all areas of the body that contain joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is often performed in conjunction with a plain x-ray, this provides an assessment of bony structures not seen on ultrasound. Musculoskeletal ultrasounds can be used to investigate sports and work-related injuries as well as causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain. There is no preparation required for his type of examination. Please refer to our patient information sheets for further details on the assessment, preparation and process involved for a musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Patient Information Sheet

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (lumps, foreign body localisation and collections) Patient Information Sheet