Patient Information

Please follow these guides for your visit. For more in-depth information about your procedure please contact Coastal Radiology.

Pregnancy Ultrasound

• First Trimester Pregnancy (less than 14 weeks)
  

  You will need a full bladder. Empty your bladder one hour before the scan and drink approximately 1 Litre of water 1 hour prior to examination.  DO NOT empty your bladder.

• 20-week Anatomy Scan
  
  Bladder 1/2 full (drink 1-2 cups of water).

General Ultrasound

• Abdominal Ultrasound
  
  Fast for 6 hours, water allowed. You can take medication as usual, but if you must take your medication with food, you may eat 2 dry crackers.
  
  
• Renal and Pelvic Ultrasounds
  

  You will need a full bladder. Empty your bladder one hour before the scan and drink approximately 1 Litre of water 1 hour prior to examination.

  DO NOT empty your bladder.

  Children 6-12 years drink 2 large glasses of water 1 hour prior to examination.

All other services do not require any preparation.