Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make an appointment

You may 

  • Walk in at any time for general X-rays, Ultrasound, Non-contrast CT, Bone Density DEXA scans and Whole Body Composition.
  • Or Call (02) 9724 6864 to make appointment


When will my scan result be available?

  • Routine Reports/results will be available within 24 hours and sent to the referring doctor.
  • If the referring doctor requests an urgent result, the report/result will be available within 4 hours.


Scan Preparations

X-Ray:

  • No preparation
  • 5-15 mins procedure
  • Walk-In service

CT without contrast 

For Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Sinus

  • No preparation
  • 10 mins procedure

CT with contrast 

For Brain, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Angiography

  • Fasting 2 hours (water allowed)
  • Do not take Metformin on the night and the morning before the test
  • 15 mins procedure

CTCA

Please contact us for pre-medication (Beta bloc) before the scan.

  • No smoking, caffeine or energy drinks for 24 hours 
  • No Viagra, Cialis or similar meds 36-48 hours before your appointment
  • Fast 2 hours before appointment.

Ultrasound

For Thyroid, Neck, and Musculoskeletal

  • No preparation
  • Walk-in available
  • 20 mins procedure

Ultrasound

For Abdomen

  • Fasting 8 hours
  • 30 mins procedure

Ultrasound

For Kidney, Bladder, Pelvis, and Obstetrics

  • Empty your bladder 2 hours before the scan
  • Drink 1 litre of water over 1 hour, and do not empty your bladder
  • 30 mins procedure

Interventional procedures

For Joints, Spinal Injections, Biopsy, and Aspirations

  • Please inform us if you take any blood thinner or have a blood disorder, liver disease or ongoing infection
  • Arrange for someone to pick you up after the procedure

BMD/DEXA/WHOLE BODY COMPOSITION

  • No preparation
  • Walk-in service available
  • 5 mins procedure

Nuclear Medicine

  • 1-4 hours
  • Preparation will be given at booking time