Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of organs, tissues, and blood flow. It is safe, non-invasive, and radiation-free, enabling accurate assessment of the abdomen, pelvis, heart, vessels, and other structures for precise diagnosis. Ultrasound is also used to perform procedures such as biopsies, steroid injections, drainages, aspirations, PRP injections, nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation.

 

Preparation

Ultrasound scans require an appointment.

To make a booking, please call (02) 9044 3200 or request a booking online.

Please advise us if you are or may be pregnant.

You will be informed of any necessary test preparation, at the time of booking.

Remember to bring your referral, Medicare and Pension/Health Care cards and previous imaging, relating to the region being scanned. If you do not have hardcopies of your films, please advise us with the name of your previous imaging provider, so that we may attempt to access them electronically.

You are not required to bring your previous imaging if it has been performed at Sydney Imaging Specialists.

If you have a recent eGFR blood test result, please bring the result to your appointment.

Ultrasound is often used to examine:

  • Digestive system (such as the liver, pancreas or gallbladder).
  • Urinary system (such as the kidneys or bladder).
  • Heart and blood vessels
  • Spleen
  • Testicles
  • Breasts
  • Pregnancy
  • Female reproductive system (such as the ovaries or uterus)
  • Thyroid
  • Brain, hips or spine (in babies)

 

What to expect

You may be asked to remove certain pieces of clothes or change into a gown. For the scan, you will lie on your side or back on a comfortable table. An ultrasound test usually takes 30-60 minutes , depending on the region of examination. A small amount of water-soluble gel will be applied to the area to be examined. The sonographer will move a transducer (probe) over the gel, using gentle pressure. You may be required to hold your breath for a few seconds to acquire higher quality images. If you experience any discomfort, please inform the sonographer.

Your Results

Sydney Imaging Specialists provides patients with secure, electronic access to their images and reports. When you come into the practice you will be invited to access our patient app, where you can securely view your images and reports. 

For instructions click here.

To log into the desktop version click here.

At your appointment you will be sent an SMS inviting you to create your account. Your images are then available 1-2 hours after your appointment, with your report available 4-6 days later. Your results are sent to your referring doctor as soon as they have been reported by our radiologist.

We highly recommend that you return to your referring doctor to discuss your results

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Visit us. St Vincent’s Clinic
Suite 501, 438 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Opening Hours. Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm.
After hours MRI by appointment only.