Imaging Services

Ultrasound

An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (x-ray). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.

Preparing for your test:

Abdomen Ultrasound:

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before your ultrasound.

Pelvis Ultrasound:

Starting 1-1/2 hours before your ultrasound, drink 32 oz. of water. You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the ultrasound.
Do not urinate.

Abdomen & Pelvis Ultrasound:

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before your ultrasound.
Starting 1-1/2 hours before your ultrasound, drink 32 oz. of water. You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the ultrasound.
Do not urinate.

Fetal Ultrasound:

Starting 1-1/2 hours before your ultrasound, drink 32 oz. of water. You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the ultrasound.
Do not urinate.
Family may be present after the ultrasound is completed.

Prostrate Ultrasound:

One fleet enema 1 hour prior to your ultrasound.

Sonohysterogram: A sonohysterogram is done to evaluate the inside of the uterus by filling the uterus with fluid during a transvaginal ultrasound.

Starting 1-1/2 hours before your ultrasound, drink 32 oz. of water. You need to be finished drinking all 32 ounces of water 45 minutes before the ultrasound.
Do not urinate.

Breast Ultrasound:

If an outside Mammogram is done, films or disc should be brought in.

For an appointment:
Contact Central Scheduling at (248) 471-8100.

Bring:

A doctor's order or script
Insurance information
Photo ID

Location:
Botsford Imaging Center
Botsford Hospital Professional Center North
Suite 101, 28080 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(on the campus of Botsford Hospital)
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Hours:
Monday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Breast ultrasounds are done at the Breast Center
27900 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Ultrasound hours are Monday thru Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Valet parking is available at Botsford Hospital.

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