Info for Patients
What to Expect at Your Ultrasound Appointment
At Sapphire Coast Ultrasound, we aim to make your visit smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. Whether you’re here for a pregnancy scan, diagnostic imaging, or a musculoskeletal assessment, our friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way.
How to prepare for your scan
Proper preparation helps us capture the best possible images and provide accurate results.
Abdominal Ultrasound: Fast for 6 hours before your appointment (only water allowed).
Renal, Pelvic & Obstetric Ultrasound: Drink 1 litre of water and arrive with a full bladder.
Vascular, Musculoskeletal & Superficial Scans: No special preparation required.
We’ll confirm your specific preparation instructions when you book your scan.
What you need to bring:
📌 Ultrasound referral from your GP or specialist
📌 Medicare card (for bulk billing eligibility)
📌 Any concession cards (Pensioner, DVA, Healthcare Card)
Billing
While we try to bulk bill our patients where we can, many ultrasounds scans are not fully covered by Medicare, and attract a gap fee.
These fees are required to be paid on the day of your scan. When this is the case, you will be informed by our friendly staff prior to your scan.
We accept payment by EFTPOS, credit card and direct credit into our bank account (details provided if required).
Parking & Accessibility
Private parking is available at the rear of the building, there is also disabled access. Alternatively street parking is available at the front of the building.