Ultrasound Information
Please call 09 372 8893 to book an appointment. Ultrasound scans are available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am – 12:45pm.
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, which bounce off internal organs and tissues, creating echoes which are then converted into images. It is a safe way to see what’s happening inside your body and is done in real time, so it can show movement, blood flow and structure. A sonographer is a medical professional who performs the scan, using gel and a handheld tool called a transducer. The echoes are picked up by the transducer and converted into images that are viewed on a screen. A radiologist is a doctor who specialises in reporting the scan findings. Once the radiologist reads your scan, the report will go back to your referrer. If you are coming for a maternity scan, please bring a USB stick with you so that we can send images of your baby home with you.
An ultrasound scan usually takes about half an hour, depending on what part of your body is being scanned. You may be asked to change into a gown prior to your scan or uncover the area that needs to be scanned.
Currently, Waiheke Health Trust provides obstetric, general, DVT and musculoskeletal scans. We do not offer paediatric, breast or carotid scans.
Preparation instructions:
Not all scans require preparation. However, for some you may be required to have a full bladder, or not eat prior to your scan.
For early pregnancy, pelvic and kidney/renal scans, you are required to have a full bladder. This helps us to get the best view possible. Empty your bladder one and a half hours prior to your appointment, then drink one litre (4-5 glasses) of water over the next thirty minutes. This should be completed one hour prior to your appointment time. Please do not go to the toilet. (Please let us know if you have any issues holding a full bladder when you make your appointment).
If you are coming for a maternity scan, please bring a USB stick with you so that we can send images of your baby home with you.
For scans of your abdomen, it is important you do not eat or drink anything for six hours beforehand. This helps give a clearer picture of your organs. If needed, you can take medication with a small amount of water prior to your scan.
If you are a diabetic patient who is having a scan that requires fasting, please let our receptionist know and we will book you into an earlier appointment time.
| Scan Type | Appointment Length | Cost |
| Maternity | 30 | $75* |
| Anatomy Scan for Twins | 60 | $120* |
| Growth Scan for Twins | 60 | $120* |
| Maternity Non-Resident | 30 | $300 |
| ACC Musculoskeletal (Surcharge) | 30 | $75* |
| ACC Foreign Body (Surcharge) | 30 | $75* |
| Musculoskeletal | 30 | $300 |
| Abdomen | 30 | $300 |
| Abdominal Wall | 30 | $300 |
| Pelvis | 30 | $300 |
| Abdomen/Pelvis | 60 | $425 |
| Renal | 30 | $300 |
| Limb Veins (Deep VeinThrombosis) | 30 per limb | $300/425 |
| Thyroid/Neck | 30 | $300 |
| Groin | 30 | $75* (if ACC)/$300 |
| Testes/Scrotum | 30 | $300 |
| Soft tissue mass | 30 | $300 |
| Soft tissue mass (multiples) | 60 | $425 |
Pricing notes:
- * The ACC and Maternity surcharge for Community Services Card holders is $25.
- If you have been referred for a non-ACC scan and are not able to afford the cost, you may be eligible for an Access to Diagnostics (ProExtra) voucher from your GP. Please speak to your medical practice about this.