Imaging Tests

Ultrasound

Ultrasound instructions are now available online

For the best images from your ultrasound, follow your instructions carefully. If you have questions about the information on how to get ready for your test (letter or online), call the imaging department where you are having your test.

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An ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to take pictures of organs and structures inside the body. It can show problems you can’t see with an x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or other imaging tests.

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Current as of: July 6, 2021

Author: Diagnostic Imaging, Alberta Health Services

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