North Shore Medical Imaging will be closed on August 31, September 1, 2, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday.
We hope you are able to spend time with your family on this weekend .
Book Your Diagnostic Ultrasound Appointment
Booking your ultrasound appointment:
Have your referring doctor or specialist complete all sections of our Ultrasound Requisition Form.
Call us at 604-987-9729, and press 1 to book your appointment.
Preparing for your ultrasound appointment
When you call us to book your appointment, we will let you know if there is anything you need to do to prepare for your ultrasound exam. Specific preparations depend on the body part that needs to be examined.
Abdomen Only
Do not eat or drink after midnight on the evening before your appointment.
You may take any necessary medications as normal with a small amount of water.
Pelvic or Obstetric or Renal
You must have a full bladder for the exam.
Two hours before your appointment, drink 1 litre of water.
Do not go to the washroom until after the exam.
If your bladder is not full, your examination may need to be rescheduled.
You may continue to eat meals as normal.
Abdomen and Pelvis together in a single appointment
Do not eat after midnight on the evening before your appointment.
You must have a full bladder for the exam.
Two hours before your appointment, drink 1 litre of water.
Do not go to the washroom until after the exam.
If your bladder is not full, your examination may need to be rescheduled.