Ultrasound

Ultrasound employs high-frequency sound waves to create images of different body structures. These images enable doctors to visualise details of soft tissue within the body, making ultrasound a valuable diagnostic tool.

Before:

Ultrasound Abdomen / Hepatobiliary System:

Fasting is required for 4 hours before your exam. It is advisable to drink clear liquids, and you can continue taking your prescribed medications (except for anti-diabetic medication) before the scan.
Continue taking any other prescribed medications as directed by your doctor.
Remove all jewellery and metal objects.

Ultrasound Kidneys and Bladder / Pelvis:

Drink water according to the following schedule:
- 1st drink (200 ml): 1 hour before your appointment time
- 2nd drink (200 ml): 30 minutes before your appointment time
- 3rd drink (200 ml): 10 minutes before your appointment time
If you have a urinary catheter, ensure it is clamped.
Do not empty your bladder before the scan, as we need it to be full during the procedure.

During:

Typically, external ultrasound involves moving a probe over the skin with the application of lubrication gel. A sonographer manoeuvres the probe to capture images of the area under study. The probe emits sound waves into the body, which bounce back and are then sent to a computer to generate images.
Ultrasound is generally painless, but discomfort may occur during scans of the womb or pelvic area when a full bladder is required.
An ultrasound scan usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour.

After:

You may resume normal activities.

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Pre-Screening:

Fasting may be required 4 to 6 hours before, specifically for blood tests, abdomen, and liver ultrasound.

You may drink water during this fasting period. It is advisable to drink clear liquids, and you can continue taking your prescribed medications (except for anti-diabetic medication) before the scan.

If you are feeling unwell on the day of your screening, we will assist you to reschedule your appointment at your convenience. This is because overall fitness and medication such as antibiotics may affect your screening results.

Day Of Appointment:

Please bring along the following:

Identification documents for registration
Past medical reports and radiology films and/or reports

When registering, you can opt to include add-ons as supplementary components to your health screening programme.

Once you are registered, you will be scheduled for a blood test, diagnostic imaging test, clinical examination, and a consultation with a doctor.

The entire screening process may take 2 to 4 hours, depending on the package selected.

Light refreshment will be provided after the screening.

Urine Collection

Clean your hands thoroughly and use tissue paper to wipe your genital area.
Hold the specimen bottle without touching the inside.
Start urinating into the toilet bowl. After a few seconds, while continuing urination, position the specimen bottle in the urine stream to collect urine directly until it is half-full.
Securely fasten the cap onto the specimen bottle and place it in the provided Ziploc bag.

Post-Screening:

Results will usually be ready in 24 hours or more, contingent on which tests you have undergone.
We will schedule an appointment for a one-on-one review with our physician, who will go over your results and offer personalised recommendations tailored to your requirements.

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