Medical Imaging
Vascular Ultrasound
Evaluation of blood flow to detect narrowing, blockages or clots within the blood vessels.
- Referral required
- Bulk billing available
Overview
About Vascular Ultrasound
These scans use ultrasound to evaluate blood flow and detect narrowing, blockages, or clots within the blood vessels.
Vascular ultrasound uses Doppler technology, which measures the direction and speed of blood as it moves through a vessel. This is what allows a scan to show not just the shape of an artery or vein but whether blood is actually flowing through it normally.
Because a suspected deep vein thrombosis needs prompt assessment, tell our team when you book if your referral is urgent and we will do our best to fit you in quickly.
What this scan covers
- Upper limb – arterial and venous flow.
- Lower limb – assessment for DVT or arterial disease.
- Carotid ultrasound – blood flow to the brain.
- Aorta – screening for aneurysm.
- Renal arteries – blood supply to the kidneys.
Before your scan
How to Prepare for Your Vascular Ultrasound
Abdominal aorta / renal arteries
Please fast for 6 hours.
Other vascular scans
No preparation required.
What to wear
Loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being scanned. For a lower limb scan, shorts or loose trousers that can be rolled up are ideal.
Before you book
Referrals, costs and Medicare
Referrals and Medicare
A valid referral from your GP or specialist is required for all diagnostic ultrasounds performed at UBM Scans. With a valid referral, all diagnostic ultrasound scans at UBM Scans are bulk billed — there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Costs and health insurance
Because your scan is bulk billed, we bill Medicare directly: there is no invoice to pay and nothing for you to claim back afterwards. Bring your Medicare card and your referral to your appointment. Keepsake 3D and 4D scans are not medical scans, so they are not covered by Medicare — those are priced on our packages page.
Care you can expect
Why Choose Us?
Doppler Expertise
We measure how your blood moves, not just how the vessel looks.
Urgent Referrals Prioritised
A suspected clot cannot wait. Tell us when you book and we will fit you in.
A Comfortable Examination
Gentle pressure only. Say the word if anything feels tender.
Reports to Your Doctor
Results go straight to your referring doctor.
Medical imaging
Other scans we perform
FAQs
Vascular Ultrasound questions
What patients most often ask us about Vascular Ultrasound.
Book & enquire
Book your vascular ultrasound
Send us your referral details and we will come straight back to you with a time that suits.
- Referral required from your GP or specialist.
- Bulk billed with a valid referral — no out-of-pocket cost.
- Reports sent to your referring doctor.
- Menai clinic — Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Next step
Book your scan at our Menai clinic
Send an enquiry with your referral details, or email [email protected].