Clarke Medical Imaging Center provides ultrasounds covered by RAMQ:
You need a referral from your doctor and your Quebec Health insurance card;
You will be asked to remove some of your clothes and to wear a gown during the exam.
You may also be asked to remove jewellery and any objects that might interfere with the exam.
Preparation for Abdominal Ultrasound:
You should fast 6 hours before your exam, you may have water.
Preparation for Bladder (Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound):
No fasting necessary. Have 1-2 big glasses of water before your exam and do not void for 1 – 2 hours before the test.
Other ultrasound exams do not require preparations.
Clarke Medical Imaging Center provides the following ultrasounds covered by RAMQ:
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound
- Endovaginal Pelvic Ultrasound
- Testicular Ultrasound
- Breast Ultrasound
- Thyroid / Neck Ultrasound
- Surface Ultrasound
- 1st trimester dating viability Ultrasound
- Venous Doppler of legs