Ultrasound

Everything You Need to Know

Overview

Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions.

Most ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside your body, though some involve placing a device inside your body.

Why it's done?

Ultrasound is used for many reasons, including to:

  • - View the uterus and ovaries during pregnancy and monitor the developing baby's health
  • - Diagnose gallbladder disease
  • - Evaluate blood flow
  • - Guide a needle for biopsy or tumor treatment
  • - Examine a breast lump
  • - Check your thyroid gland
  • - Detect genital and prostate problems
  • - Assess joint inflammation (synovitis)
  • - Evaluate metabolic bone disease

Our Requisition Forms

The Toronto Queensway Ultrasound and X-Ray requision form can be filled out online and emailed directly to Toronto Queensway Diagnaostic. Alternatively it can also be filled out and printed for your client to bring with them.

Requisition Form

The Patient Process

Understanding the process

Doctor Examination - At your examination, your doctor orders a radiology test (X-ray, or Ultrasound) to help diagnose and treat your medical problem. Schedule Appointment - Your doctor's office might schedule the test for you with us, or you can schedule or re-schedule the test with us yourself. Tests Performed - After the test is completed, MORE...

Appointments

We make it easy! No matter your communication preference, we provide three easy ways to schedule your appointment: 1. Schedule an appointment online and we'll contact you as soon as possible! 2. Call Us and will be happy to schedule your appointment. 3. Your doctor's office staff can assist you with scheduling your appointment MORE...

What to bring

You will be required to bring your Requisition Form completed and signed by your doctor, your health card and ID with you. You may also be required to bring any previous, relevant imaging exams and reports performed outside of our facility. MORE...

Our Services

Ultrasound

An ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging exam that uses a small transducer (probe) and ultrasound gel to expose the body to high-frequency sound waves to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs.

X-Ray

An X-ray is a diagnostic test uses small doses of radiation to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film.