Ultrasound is a type of scanning that uses sound waves (not X-rays) to look inside the body. 

You will be given information in advance of your scan, which prepares you for your particular examination for example, coming to the hospital with a full bladder. 

When you arrive, please report to reception where you will be asked to take a seat in our waiting area. 

You will then be called to the examination room and asked to adjust your clothing (if necessary) to allow for the examination and asked to lie on the examination couch. 

The Sonographer or Radiologist will apply warm gel to the area of skin being examined and will move an ultrasound probe across the surface of your skin.

At the end of your examination, you will be asked to wipe gel from your skin.

The results of your scan will be sent to the Doctor who requested approximately a week later.

Opening times

Day	Times
Monday-Friday	9am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday	Closed

Contact

General scans

Tel: 01793 605049

Location: Ground Floor, Great Western Hospital

Routine maternity scans

Tel: 01793 604822

Location: Second Floor, Great Western Hospital - Women's Health Outpatients

Early pregnancy scans

Tel: 01793 605257

Location: Second Floor, Great Western Hospital - Maternity Services