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Ultrasound Tests

Renal Ultrasound

The renal scan can help diagnose such medical conditions as medical renal disease, renal cysts, kidney stones and/or obstruction of the kidneys.

You must drink 16-32 oz of water 1 hour prior to the exam. Try to drink all the liquid within 30 minutes. Do not urinate before the exam. Arrive for your exam with a full bladder.

You will not feel any pain; however, you may feel mild pressure from the transducer as the technologist will apply pressure to your abdomen.

The Radiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.


Pelvic Ultrasound

A pelvic ultrasound can help determine the cause of pain or bleeding in the reproductive organs.

Drink 32oz of liquid one hour before your examination time. Try to drink all the liquid within 30 minutes. Do not urinate before the exam. Arrive for your exam with a full bladder.

You will not feel any pain; however, you may feel mild pressure from the transducer as the technologist will apply pressure to your abdomen.

The Radiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.


Abdominal Ultrasound

The abdominal ultrasound can help diagnose such medical conditions as cancer, gallbladder disease, gallstones, as well as problems in the liver, kidneys, pancreas or spleen.

You must not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your exam. You will not feel any pain; however, you may feel mild pressure from the transducer as the technologist will apply pressure to your abdomen.

The Radiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.


Venous Duplex Ultrasound

This procedure is performed to evaluate symptoms including leg pain or swelling, excessive varicose veins, shortness of breath or suspected blood clots in your legs and/or lungs.

No special preparation is required for this test. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes. You will not feel any pain; however, you may feel mild pressure from the transducer as the technologist will apply pressure to your veins at various locations on your leg(s).

The Cardiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.


Carotid Duplex Ultrasound

This procedure is performed to evaluate symptoms including dizziness, loss of memory, stroke, loss of control of your muscles and other findings that might result from the narrowing or blockage of vessels (carotid arteries) on either side of your neck.

No special preparation is required for this test. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes. You may want to wear loose clothing for this procedure, especially at the neck. Additionally, a blood pressure reading will be taken from your arms.

You will not feel any pain; however, you will feel mild pressure from the blood pressure cuff and the transducer.

The Cardiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.


Arterial Duplex Ultrasound

This procedure uses color to map the arteries in your leg(s) to identify narrowing of your vessels that may be causing leg pain when walking, resting leg pain, foot, ankle, heel or toe ulcers, or skin discoloration.

No special preparation is needed for this test. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Additionally, blood pressure reading will be taken of your ankles.

You will not feel any pain; however, you will feel mild pressure from the blood pressure cuff and the transducer.

A cardiologist will read the ultrasound pictures on the day of your test. If the results are abnormal, your physician will be notified within 24 hours or the next business day and the nurse will contact you. If the results are normal, you will receive a letter within 5-7 days.