If an ultrasound is required early in your pregnancy, you will be required to have a full bladder for the procedure.

In cases when the appendix is not clearly visualized during a clinic-based ultrasound, a hospital-based ultrasound as an outpatient may be needed.

involves sending sound waves into the body. These sound waves reflect off the internal organs and are recorded by special instruments that create images of anatomic parts.

Ultrasound imaging of the scrotum is the primary imaging method used to evaluate disorders of the testicles and surrounding areas.

A radiologist (a physician experienced in ultrasound and other radiology examinations) will analyze the images and send a signed report with his or her interpretation to the patient’s personal physician.

Radiography equipment consists of a large, flat table with a drawer that holds a tray into which an x-ray film cassette is placed.

This is a painless procedure. The primary discomfort may come from the coldness of the recording plate.

Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder, or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can appear on the x-ray film as calcium spots.

Cancer screening is testing done on people who may be at risk of getting cancer, but who have no symptoms and generally feel fine.