Ultrasound

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Ultrasound available at:

PRP Adamstown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Bathurst Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Castle Hill Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Charlestown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Cumberland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dee Why Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dubbo Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Eastwood Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Erina Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Frenchs Forest Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gordon Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford North Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Hornsby Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Maitland Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Mona Vale Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Moore Park/City East Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Driver Avenue MP1 Car Park Free patient parking in MP1 Car Park. Even if sign says full, proceed to parking attendant and ask for X-Ray.
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Norwest Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon
FREE PARKING Please ensure you have your parking ticket validated at PRP

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Orange Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Shellharbour Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Toukley Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Tuggerah Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Westmead Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Wollongong Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Woy Woy Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

Ultrasound explained

Reflected sound waves are used to image the soft tissues of your body. Ultrasound can be used to image the abdomen, pelvis (including obstetrics and gynaecology), blood vessels and musculoskeletal soft tissues. Ultrasound is an extremely safe and painless procedure.
Preparation | Abdomen Ultrasound

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pensioner Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.
Instructions on how to prepare for the test will be provided when you arrange the appointment. In general, there is a period of fasting for about 6 hours. Medications may be taken with a sip of water.
Preparation | Renal/Pelvic Ultrasound

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.
Instructions on how to prepare for the test will be provided when you arrange the appointment. In general, you will be asked to empty your bladder, drink and then hold 1-2 hours prior to the test.
What happens during the procedure

You may be asked to change into a gown. A clear jelly is applied to the skin and a small plastic probe is moved over the skin above the area being examined. Multiple images are taken throughout the exam. The sonographer will be with you throughout the scan and will usually ask questions about your medical history and the reason for the examination so that the optimal examination for your problem will be done. To get the best images can be very challenging and requires considerable time and concentration by the sonographer. With consent, an internal examination may be performed during a female pelvic ultrasound. The radiologist may need to see you to get more information, or to scan to check some findings.
How long does it take

An ultrasound takes approx 15-60 minutes depending on the complexity.
After Your Examination

There are no restrictions after having an ultrasound.
Your images and report

After your examination, you will be given a copy of the most pertinent images from your study. A report will be given to you with the images, or sent directly back to your referring doctor by fax or email. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous images with you for comparison.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.