Ultrasound Services Sydney

Before your ultrasound appointment, please follow these general preparation guidelines:

• Take your regular medications unless you have been instructed otherwise.
• Let our team know if you are pregnant.
• If you have diabetes, please discuss any fasting requirements with our team before your appointment.
• Arrive approximately 5 minutes early to allow time for check-in.

Preparation requirements can vary depending on the type of ultrasound you are having. If you are unsure about your preparation or have questions about the instructions provided, our reception team will be happy to clarify them before your scan.

Advicon Imaging provides fully bulk-billed ultrasound examinations for Medicare-eligible studies.

Preparation:

• Fast for 6 hours before your scan.
• Do not consume food, milk or chewing gum during this fasting period.
• You may sip small amounts of water if needed.

Why this is required:

Fasting reduces bowel gas and improves visualisation of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and other abdominal organs during your ultrasound.

Preparation:

• Arrive for your ultrasound with a full bladder.
• Drink approximately 1 litre of water 1 hour before your appointment.
• Do not empty your bladder until after your scan.

Why this is required:

A full bladder helps push the bowel aside, allowing clearer imaging of the pelvic area.

Preparation:

• Drink water before your appointment so your bladder is full.
• Avoid urinating for 1 hour before your scan.
• No fasting is required unless your renal ultrasound is being combined with an abdominal study.

Why this is required:

A full bladder allows assessment of bladder function and urinary outflow during the examination.

Preparation requirements vary depending on the stage and type of pregnancy ultrasound being performed.

Early Pregnancy (Dating / Viability):

• A full bladder is required.
• Drink 1 litre of water approximately 1 hour before your appointment.

Second & Third Trimester:

• No bladder preparation is required.
• Wear loose clothing to allow easy access to your abdomen.

Morphology Scan (18–20 weeks):

• No special preparation is required.

Preparation:

• Empty your bladder before your scan.

What to know:

A transvaginal pelvic ultrasound may be offered when higher-detail imaging of the uterus and ovaries is required. This examination is optional and is always performed with patient consent.

Preparation:

• No preparation is required.
• Wear a top that allows easy access to the neck area during your ultrasound.

Preparation:

• No preparation is required.
• Avoid applying creams or powders to your chest on the day of your scan.

Preparation:

• No preparation is required.
• Wear comfortable clothing to your appointment.

Preparation:

• No specific preparation is required.
• Wear clothing that allows easy access to the area being scanned.

Preparation varies depending on the type of paediatric ultrasound being performed.

• Abdominal ultrasound: Infants may need a shorter fasting period. Our team will advise you of the appropriate preparation.
• Renal / pelvic ultrasound: Older children may need to arrive with a full bladder.
• Hip, soft tissue or neck ultrasound: No preparation is required.

Parents and carers may stay with their child throughout the examination.

Preparation varies depending on the type of vascular ultrasound being performed.

Carotid Doppler:

• No preparation is required.

Leg Arteries or Veins:

• No preparation is required.
• Wear loose trousers or shorts if possible.

Aortic Aneurysm Screening:

• Fast for 6 hours before your appointment.

Why this is required:

Fasting reduces bowel gas and improves the view of the abdominal aorta during the ultrasound.