All medical pregnancy scans require a valid referral from your healthcare provider. We accept all referral letters, giving you the flexibility to choose the obstetrician, GP, or midwife who best suits your needs. If you have a referral, please submit it at least 4 days before your appointment to ensure a smooth booking process.

If you don’t have one, simply download our digital referral and have it completed by your chosen medical provider. Please ensure that all details—including the doctor’s name, provider number, your personal information, and the requested ultrasound service—are clearly legible.

Before your scan, confirm your Medicare eligibility or check your private health insurance coverage to determine if you’re entitled to a Medicare rebate or reimbursement. By ensuring your referral and insurance details are in order, you can focus on the most important aspect of your journey—your baby’s health and wellbeing.

You must have a full bladder before you arrive for your scan. We can view your uterus and ovaries more clearly when your bladder is full. Please drink 1 litre of water one hour before the appointment and please hold your bladder until our sonographer gives further instruction.

We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing to allow easy access to the area being examined. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time for your referral to be checked and for any questions you may have to be addressed.

When you arrive, you’ll fill out a brief form noting details such as your last menstrual period, if known. Our experienced sonographer will call you into the scanning room and explain the procedure, ensuring you feel fully prepared.

1. Abdomen:
In this method, you’ll lie comfortably on an examination table. A water-soluble gel is applied to your abdomen, and the sonographer will gently move the ultrasound probe over the area to capture clear images of the uterus and developing baby. A full bladder often helps achieve more detailed results, as it provides a better window for imaging.

2. Vaginal:
In some cases, especially very early in pregnancy, a transvaginal ultrasound may provide clearer images. You’ll be asked to empty your bladder and change into a gown. A sterile, covered probe is carefully inserted into the vagina. By adjusting the probe’s angle and pressure, the sonographer can obtain detailed views of the uterus, ovaries, and developing embryo. This method often yields more accurate images, ensuring you receive the most precise information about your baby’s early growth.

On the day of the appointment, please bring along your physical copy of the referral and your Medicare card to your appointment. 

Your images will be carefully reviewed by one of our radiologists, and a detailed report will be prepared for your referring health practitioner within 48 hours (excluding emergencies).

The report will be sent directly to your referring provider via fax or email. To ensure timely follow-up and care, please have an appointment booked with your referring health practitioner to discuss your results.

At Precious Health Radiology, your safety and well-being are paramount. General ultrasounds are a completely safe, painless, and non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves rather than radiation, making it suitable for a wide range of diagnostic purposes.

Our ultrasound rooms are cleaned thoroughly, and we maintain the highest hygiene standards to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for every patient.

Our safety practices include:

• Sanitising ultrasound beds and equipment with medical-grade wipes after each use

• Strict sick leave policies for staff experiencing cold, flu, or gastro-like symptoms

Private Fee applies to all our obstetrics scans with Medicare Rebate available if patient has a valid Medicare card. Please contact us for our latest fee schedule.  

Out-of-pocket fee applies to all weekend appointments. 

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You will receive an SMS, email and a courtesy call in the lead-up to the appointment; we reserve the right to cancel if we are unable to confirm your attendance.

We understand that it is sometimes necessary to cancel or reschedule – please call us to do so. Appointments not attended will incur a $20 administration fee, billed at your next appointment.

Please reschedule if you are experiencing any cold, flu or gastro-like symptoms.