Ultrasound
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.
Ultrasound Services available at PRP Clinics
3D/4D Ultrasound
- Creates more life-like images
- Some diagnostic advantages in obstetrics
- Takes 15-60 minutes
Liver Elastography
- Used to measure and classify liver stiffness
- Replaces liver biopsy, making it painless, safe and accurate
- Takes roughly 30 minutes
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Includes muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments and soft tissues
- Takes approximately 15-30 minutes
- No preparation
NIPT
- Prenatal screening test for common chromosomal abnormalities
- All testing & data analysis is performed in Australia.
Nuchal Translucency
- Tests for a high risk of having a baby with chromosomal abnormalities
- Book at 12 weeks 4 days preferably
Obstetric Ultrasound
- Images the unborn baby and pelvic organs
- Takes approximately 15-60 minutes
Pelvic Ultrasound
- Allows visualization of female pelvic organs & structures
- Requires drinking 750mls of water
- Approx 30 minutes
Ultrasound
- Images the soft tissues of your body
- Typically requires 6 hour fast
- Approx 30-60 minutes
Ultrasound Guided Injections
- Heightens the accuracy of needle placement, improving effectiveness
- Takes approximately 15-30 minutes
Vascular Ultrasound
- Images arteries or veins
- Evaluates blood flow of vessels
- Takes 30-90 minutes
What Our Patients Say About PRP
I would just like to thank the staff and Doctors, especially the sonographer who conducted my ultrasound yesterday. They were very professional and made an uncomfortable problem (for me) an easy and hassle free examination. Please pass on my gratitude.
-Jason Tye