Diagnostic Imaging FAQs

Please note that it is essential to have the referral letter either faxed to us or brought with you on the day of your scan. Medicare Australia mandates a medical referral from your doctor for each ultrasound examination to qualify for a rebate from your Medicare. This ensures that you can receive the appropriate financial support for your medical care.

Please remember to bring your referral along with any other relevant images or reports to your appointment.

No, we do not operate as a bulk billing practice.

Full payment is required on the day of the scan. A portion of your payment will be reimbursed by Medicare Australia and deposited into your account. Medicare rebates are processed offsite and will be reimbursed to you with 48hrs of appointment.

Yes, please inform the reception staff upon your arrival for your scan.

If possible we recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that provides easy access to the area being imaged. Two-piece clothing, with separate upper and lower garments, is preferable.

Additionally, please ensure that you empty your bladder 1 hour before the procedure and then drink 2 glasses (600ml) of water, holding it without emptying your bladder again. Please note that your appointment might be delayed if your bladder is not adequately full.

To acquire the best diagnostic images possible, the examination is routinely performed Transabdominally, sometimes followed by a Transvaginal ultrasound (always with your written consent first).

In most cases the examination will be performed transabdominally, but there are some situations where a Transvaginal ultrasound maybe necessary. This improves the assessment of the cervix, placenta and obtain better details of the fetus. In turn this can improve accuracy if the diagnosis.

Transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound examinations are safe at all stages of pregnancy.

Having some urine in your bladder can be beneficial for outlining the cervix and visualizing the relationship of the placenta with the lower uterus during imaging. It also helps to elevate the uterus from the pelvis into the abdomen, facilitating better visualization of the fetus.

You don't need to have a large amount of urine, and simply drinking a glass of water 30-60 minutes before your scheduled appointment is sufficient.

Preparation for a Transvaginal ultrasound

Please ensure that you empty your bladder 1 hour before the procedure and then drink 2 glasses (600ml) of water, holding it without emptying your bladder again. Please note that your appointment might be delayed if your bladder is not adequately full.

Once the decision has been made to the Transvaginal ultrasound, you will be asked to empty your bladder for the internal examination.

Preparation for a Transabdominal pelvic ultrasound

Please ensure that you empty your bladder 1 hour before the procedure and then drink 3 glasses (750ml) of water, holding it without emptying your bladder again. Please note that your appointment might be delayed if your bladder is not adequately full.

We welcome one adult support person, whether it be your partner or a family member, to accompany you during your Diagnostic scan. However, for specific reasons, we have implemented policies that prohibit children from attending Diagnostic ultrasound appointments. While we understand that this may be disappointing for families, it is essential to maintain a focused environment. Thus allowing the Sonographer to be able to concentrate during the scan whilst taking the necessary images and measurements. Occasionally, our sonographer may need to discuss unfortunate news found during your appointment and so this must be taken into consideration. The presence of children can introduce distractions that may impact the quality of the examination.

At Trinity Imaging, we provide our patients with their images to an app on your phone. For further details please ask our receptionist at your appointment.