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Ultrasound – Fitzroy
Fitzroy Ultrasound Services
At Fitzroy, we offer two types of ultrasound services: Vascular Ultrasound and General Ultrasound. Learn more about which ultrasound you may have been referred for.
Vascular Ultrasound
The Vascular Ultrasound Laboratory is situated at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy on the first floor within Cardiovascular Care Centre. The aim of the unit is to provide a specialist vascular ultrasound service offering a full range of ultrasound examinations.
General Ultrasound
MIVIR also provides general ultrasound services using the best quality ultrasound machines. Examinations are available for inpatients and outpatients and include ultrasound of the:
- abdomen,
- gall bladder,
- liver,
- pancreas,
- spleen,
- pelvis,
- testes,
- breasts,
- etc.
Information for Ultrasound Patients:
- The tests ordered by your health practitioner are non-invasive. There are no needles involved in your ultrasound.
- Please be prepared to be partially undressed into a hospital-style gown for your procedure.
- Some tests may require you to fast for 6 hours beforehand, and require no fizzy drink for the previous 24 hours.
- You can continue to take your normal medication with water (half cup) during your fasting time.
- Diabetic patients do not need to fast. (Call the team if you have any questions)
- You can read more of our FAQs here
Call: (03) 9411 7165 to book an appointment for Fitzroy Ultrasound.
Author: Dr John Vrazas MB,BS FRANZCR