Imaging & ECG, clearly explained.

Records the heart’s electrical activity using small electrodes placed on the skin.

Sample / examination

Resting 12-lead ECG examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

No fasting is usually needed for a resting ECG alone. Wear comfortable clothing and tell the team about medicines you take; do not stop them unless your clinician directs you.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images. Ask about whole-abdomen, upper-abdomen or kidney / urinary-tract (KUB) studies, according to your referral.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

For upper- or whole-abdominal scans, fasting is often requested; the exact interval depends on the study. KUB and bladder studies may require a full bladder. Obtain your food, water and bladder instructions when the scan is arranged, especially if you have diabetes or fluid restrictions.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images. Ask about whole-abdomen, upper-abdomen or kidney / urinary-tract (KUB) studies, according to your referral.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

For upper- or whole-abdominal scans, fasting is often requested; the exact interval depends on the study. KUB and bladder studies may require a full bladder. Obtain your food, water and bladder instructions when the scan is arranged, especially if you have diabetes or fluid restrictions.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images. Ask about whole-abdomen, upper-abdomen or kidney / urinary-tract (KUB) studies, according to your referral.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

For upper- or whole-abdominal scans, fasting is often requested; the exact interval depends on the study. KUB and bladder studies may require a full bladder. Obtain your food, water and bladder instructions when the scan is arranged, especially if you have diabetes or fluid restrictions.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Targeted ultrasound examines the area specified by your clinician. Ask about thyroid or bilateral breast studies.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

These surface scans usually need no special preparation. Wear clothing that allows easy access and bring previous imaging for comparison.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Targeted ultrasound examines the area specified by your clinician. Ask about thyroid or bilateral breast studies.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

These surface scans usually need no special preparation. Wear clothing that allows easy access and bring previous imaging for comparison.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ask about transabdominal pelvic, transvaginal or 2D obstetric ultrasound. The route and study depend on the clinical request.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Transabdominal pelvic scans commonly need a full bladder; transvaginal scans are usually performed after emptying it. Obstetric preparation varies with the examination and stage of pregnancy. The team will confirm the instructions and discuss consent before the study.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ask about transabdominal pelvic, transvaginal or 2D obstetric ultrasound. The route and study depend on the clinical request.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Transabdominal pelvic scans commonly need a full bladder; transvaginal scans are usually performed after emptying it. Obstetric preparation varies with the examination and stage of pregnancy. The team will confirm the instructions and discuss consent before the study.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Ask about transabdominal pelvic, transvaginal or 2D obstetric ultrasound. The route and study depend on the clinical request.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Transabdominal pelvic scans commonly need a full bladder; transvaginal scans are usually performed after emptying it. Obstetric preparation varies with the examination and stage of pregnancy. The team will confirm the instructions and discuss consent before the study.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow. Ask about a carotid study or lower-limb venous study as specified on your referral.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Carotid and leg-vein scans usually need no fasting. Wear loose clothing and bring a request specifying the area and side to be examined.

Report estimate

Usually 2–3 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow. Ask about a carotid study or lower-limb venous study as specified on your referral.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Carotid and leg-vein scans usually need no fasting. Wear loose clothing and bring a request specifying the area and side to be examined.

Report estimate

Usually 2–3 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

An ultrasound examination of the heart that helps assess its structures, movement and blood flow.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

A routine external (transthoracic) echocardiogram usually needs no special preparation. Bring your request and earlier cardiac reports. Other echo procedures have different instructions.

Report estimate

Usually 2–3 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.

A targeted ultrasound study of a superficial area identified on your clinical request.

Sample / examination

Ultrasound examination

Availability

Available daily on clinic operating days, Monday–Saturday. Confirm the exact examination and time with CareMed.

Preparation

Usually no special preparation is needed. Wear clothing that permits access to the specified area and bring your referral and previous related reports.

Report estimate

Usually 1–2 working days after the examination; CareMed confirms the release time.