Ultrasound is a commonly used form of diagnostic imaging that allows healthcare providers to examine areas inside the body without using X rays. If your healthcare provider has given you a requisition for an ultrasound, knowing what to expect before your appointment can help make the process straightforward.
Medicine Place Diagnostic Imaging provides ultrasound services with online booking and accepts requisitions from any clinic.
Before Your Ultrasound Appointment
Preparation depends on the type of ultrasound your healthcare provider has requested.
Some examinations may require you to drink water beforehand and arrive with a full bladder. Others may require fasting for a specific period before the appointment. In some cases, no special preparation is needed.
Follow the instructions provided when your ultrasound is scheduled. If you are unsure about your preparation requirements, contact the diagnostic imaging team before your appointment rather than guessing.
Bring Your Requisition
An ultrasound is performed based on a medical requisition outlining the examination requested by your healthcare provider.
Medicine Place accepts requisitions from any clinic. Patients can also upload their requisition online, making it easier to submit the required information before attending an appointment.
Keeping your requisition and appointment information together can also help ensure the correct examination is scheduled.
What Happens During an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. A trained healthcare professional performs the examination using an ultrasound probe and gel applied to the area being assessed.
The length and preparation for an examination can vary depending on the area being examined and the information requested by your healthcare provider.
Book an Ultrasound in Edmonton
If you have received an ultrasound requisition, Medicine Place Diagnostic Imaging offers convenient appointment booking and online requisition upload.
Book your ultrasound appointment online and follow the preparation instructions provided for your specific examination.