Upper Abdomen Scan
Trans abdominal ultrasound scan to assess the organs in the abdomen eg liver, spleen and kidney.
These scans assess the solid organs in the upper abdomen i.e. liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidney and aorta.
This test is not done to assess your stomach or bowel.
Why they are done
These scans are done for many reasons e.g. pain in the abdomen, gallstones, jaundice, hepatitis, masses, pancreatitis, checking the aorta, cancer follow up, abnormal liver blood tests.
How long it takes
20min
Price
$250.00
How to prepare
You will need to fast (Water only) for 4 hours prior to the scan. Continue taking your medication as normal. If you are diabetic, please check with your doctor.
You must bring your referral with you. We cannot scan you without the referral from you doctor.
What to expect
The sonographer will discuss the results with you. These results will be with your referrer in 1 day.
If urgent the sonographer will phone your referrer.
These scans assess the solid organs in the upper abdomen i.e. liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidney and aorta.
This test is not done to assess your stomach or bowel.
Why they are done
These scans are done for many reasons e.g. pain in the abdomen, gallstones, jaundice, hepatitis, masses, pancreatitis, checking the aorta, cancer follow up, abnormal liver blood tests.
How long it takes
20min
Price
$250.00
How to prepare
You will need to fast (Water only) for 4 hours prior to the scan. Continue taking your medication as normal. If you are diabetic, please check with your doctor.
You must bring your referral with you. We cannot scan you without the referral from you doctor.
What to expect
The sonographer will discuss the results with you. These results will be with your referrer in 1 day.
If urgent the sonographer will phone your referrer.