Ultrasound is a common imaging method using high frequency sound waves to produce real time images of structures within your body. The information gathered can provide valuable information to monitor pregnancy, help with diagnosing and directing treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions.

This answer will depend on your referral pathway:

Early pregnancy scan patients will receive their images and a preliminary report immediately after the scan. Full Radiology Consultant report will be sent within 5 working days.

Medical scans resulting from GP/specialist referrals will be returned to the referrer with 5 working days.

All scans will be performed by a CORU registered clinical specialists sonographer.

All medical scans will be reported by a Consultant Radiologist.