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Same-Day X-rays Available
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Time at the clinic
Walk-ins welcome with a referral
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan safely and avoid unnecessary repeats. Your referring doctor and our radiologist will decide how best to proceed.
Most X-rays don't need any special preparation. Eat, drink and take your medications as usual.
What to wear Loose, comfortable clothing without metal zips, buttons or underwire near the area being scanned. You may be asked to change into a gown.
Remove metal Take off jewellery, watches, hairpins, hearing aids, or anything metal near the area being imaged. Leave valuables at home if you can.
On the scanner
Total time at the clinic
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan safely. Your referring doctor and our radiologist will decide how best to proceed.
Food and drink
For most CT scans you can eat and drink as usual. If your scan uses contrast dye, you'll usually be asked not to eat for about four hours beforehand, but keep drinking water.
Medications
Keep taking your regular medications. If you take metformin for type 2 diabetes, mention it when you book, as you may be asked to pause it for 48 hours after a contrast scan.
We send the exact instructions when you book.
On the scanner
Total time at the clinic
Heart-rate medication may cause drowsiness
These details help us plan your scan safely. Your referring doctor and our radiologist will decide how best to proceed.
Preparation matters for CTCA, because caffeine and a fast heart rate make the images harder to read. We send the exact instructions when you book. In general:
Food and drink
Hydrate well in the days before your scan. Don't eat for two hours before your appointment, but water is fine.
No caffeine for 24 hours
This is important. Avoid coffee, tea (including herbal), chocolate, cola and energy drinks for the full 24 hours before your scan. Caffeine speeds up your heart and can make the scan harder to interpret.
No smoking for 12 hours
Smoking also affects your heart rate and coronary arteries. Avoid it for 12 hours before your appointment.
Avoid strenuous exercise
Take it easy on scan day. No gym, no running.
Medications
Take your regular medications as usual, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not take erectile dysfunction medication in the days before your scan. Call us if you're unsure of the timing.
On the scanner
Total time at the clinic
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan safely. Your referring doctor and our radiologist will decide how to proceed.
You can eat and drink as usual, apart from the caffeine advice below. Take your usual medications.
What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing without metal near your chest, and leave necklaces at home. Avoid lotions, perfume or powder on your chest, as they can stop the monitoring pads sticking properly.
Caffeine and smoking
Avoid caffeine and smoking on the day of your scan. A steady heart rate helps us take clear pictures.
No needles or contrast dye
Usually the whole visit
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan safely. Your referring doctor and our radiologist will decide how best to proceed.
You can eat and drink as usual and take your usual medications.
What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing without metal near your chest, such as zips, underwire or metal buttons, and leave necklaces at home.
Time at the clinic
Uses sound waves only
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan safely. Your referring doctor and our sonographer will decide how best to proceed.
We accept walk-ins for ultrasound during our opening hours. Some scans need you to fast or arrive with a full bladder, so please call us first if you're not sure.
Preparation depends on the type of ultrasound you're having. We'll send the exact instructions when you book.
Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas)
No food for 6 hours before your appointment. Water is fine. Avoid fatty meals the night before. This is so the gallbladder is full and the bowel is calm, which gives a much clearer picture.
Pelvic, kidney or bladder ultrasound
Arrive with a comfortably full bladder. Empty it 1 hour before your appointment, then drink 2 to 3 glasses of water and try not to go to the toilet again until after the scan.
Vascular, musculoskeletal, neck or thyroid ultrasound
No special preparation is needed. Eat, drink and take your medications as usual.
What to wear
Loose, comfortable clothing that lets you easily expose the area being scanned. A two-piece outfit usually works best.
Time at the clinic
Safe in pregnancy
Drive yourself home
These details help us plan your scan. Your referring doctor and our sonographer will decide which views are most important on the day.
We accept walk-ins for ultrasound during our opening hours. Some scans need you to fast or arrive with a full bladder, so please call us first if you're not sure.
How to prepare depends on how far along you are. We'll confirm the exact instructions when you book.
If you're up to about 14 weeks
Please arrive with a comfortably full bladder. Empty it 1 hour before your appointment, then drink 2 to 3 glasses of water and try not to go to the toilet again until after the scan. A full bladder lifts the uterus into a clearer position for the scan.
From the second trimester onwards
A full bladder is usually not needed. Eat and drink normally.
What to wear
Loose, comfortable clothing that lets you easily uncover your tummy. A two-piece outfit usually works best.
Other tips
Avoid putting heavy creams or oils on your tummy on the day. They can make the gel slide poorly and affect the image quality.
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