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 | Ultrasound uses low energy sound waves beyond the human hearing range to create images. It is used to view the fetus in expectant mothers and is also used to evaluate the gallbladder, thyroid, kidneys, blood vessels, and other anatomy. |
Other Ultrasound Exams and Procedures - Sonohysterograms
- Thyroid biopsies – available at Coon Rapids and Centennial Lakes
- Prostate biopsies – available at Coon Rapids
Before Making Your Appointment
Let the scheduler know about any of the following: - A previous ultrasound of this same area
- Pelvic surgery
- Pregnancy – known or possible
- Your last menstrual period start date
- Medication you are taking
Patient Preparation
You must have with you: - Previous x-rays if requested by your doctor's office
- Your appointment form
- Complete insurance information including your insurance card
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. You may be asked to change into a gown for the exam.
For a pelvic/OB ultrasound:
- Drink 32 oz. water one hour before the procedure and do not urinate until after the exam.
For a kidney ultrasound: - Drink 12 oz. water one hour before the procedure and do not urinate until after the exam.
For an abdominal ultrasound (liver, gall bladder, pancreas, aorta): - Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
For other ultrasounds (vascular, thyroid, etc.):- You have no restrictions on eating or drinking.
Patient Experience
An imaging procedure typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of information requested by your healthcare provider. For the best quality image, you need to be as still as possible during the exam. Just relax and breathe normally.
To capture the images, the highly skilled technologist will be moving a wand called a transducer over your skin. For good contact, a small amount of warm gel is spread on your skin in the area to be imaged. The gel will be wiped from the skin. When the exam is over, the technologist will assist you from the table and out of the room.
After Your Exam
Your ultrasound images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist and the findings will be reported to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will contact you to discuss the results.
Ultrasound is available at: Blaine, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Centennial Lakes and Burnsville |
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