Here are some answers to common questions we receive from our patients. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your ultrasound scan.

What do I need to bring?

All ultrasound scans require a referral form from your midwife, doctor, physio, chiropractor, or other medical practitioners. Please bring this form with you to your appointment or arrange for it to be sent to us prior to your appointment via fax, email, or post.

We accept the referral forms of all other ultrasound providers. 

Does my scan require any preparation?

The following scans require preparation:

Pregnancy Ultrasound

Pregnancy scans during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy require you to have a full bladder. Empty your bladder 1 hour before your appointment and then drink 1 litre of water rapidly (approximately 4 - 5 glasses). Do not empty your bladder again until after your scan. After 14 weeks, no preparation is necessary.

Pelvic Ultrasound

You will need a full bladder, please follow the same instructions as the pregnancy ultrasound above.

Abdominal Ultrasound

You must not eat or drink for 6 hours prior to your appointment.

What payment options do you accept?

If there is a charge involved with your scan. We accept a number of different payment options.

• Cash
• EFTPOS
• Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard)
• Q Card
• Farmers Finance Card
• Cheque
• Online Banking (Please let us know in advance if you to make a direct payment via online banking)
• Health Insurance (Please let us know in advance who your insurance provider is)

Can family and friends join me in the examination room?

We allow 1 support person and 1 child in the examination room. We have a family room available which allows other family members and friends to view the scan in a more comfortable environment. We have this limit in place as the examination room is quite small and our sonographers must be able to focus on the medical examination in order to provide a thorough scan. 

Can I take my Ultrasound images with me?

Yes, we can provide you with images of your ultrasound scan on a USB stick for $20. For security reasons, only USB sticks provided by The Ultrasound Clinic can have images loaded onto them and they cannot be reused for subsequent scans.