Kidney (Renal) Ultrasound in Flemington, NJ
Universal Ultrasound Diagnostics provides kidney (renal) ultrasound in Flemington, New Jersey. This noninvasive examination uses sound waves to evaluate the kidneys and, depending on the ordered protocol, may also assess the bladder and urinary tract.
What can a kidney ultrasound evaluate?
Preparation
If your study includes the bladder, you'll usually need to arrive with a comfortably full bladder - see the FAQ below for what that means and why it matters.
What happens during the exam?
A credentialed technologist applies ultrasound gel and images each kidney from the back and sides of the abdomen. When the bladder is included in your study, additional images are obtained to evaluate the bladder wall and contents.
Gel & positioning
Ultrasound gel is applied and you're positioned comfortably for imaging of the kidneys.
Kidney imaging
The technologist images each kidney, following our accredited protocol.
Bladder imaging, if ordered
When included, the bladder is imaged while full, and sometimes again after voiding.
Areas examined, timing & results
What areas are examined?
Imaging covers both kidneys and, when ordered, the bladder and urinary tract, following our accredited protocol and the exact study requested by your clinician.
How long does the exam take?
Typically 45 minutes.
What happens after the ultrasound?
Reports are sent directly to your doctor quickly and securely.
Stat results are provided immediately, routine results within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a kidney ultrasound the same as a renal artery Doppler?
No. A kidney ultrasound evaluates kidney anatomy; a renal artery Doppler is a vascular study focused on blood flow in the arteries supplying the kidneys.
Does it use radiation?
No. Ultrasound uses sound waves.
Do I need a full bladder?
Yes, a full bladder is usually required for a kidney and lower urinary tract (renal/bladder) ultrasound. The bladder must be full to evaluate its wall and contents. A full bladder acts as an "acoustic window" that helps the sonographer see the lower parts of the urinary tract and surrounding pelvic structures more clearly.
You may be asked to empty your bladder partway through or at the end to check post-void residual volume.
Can ultrasound find kidney stones?
Ultrasound may identify some stones and signs of urinary obstruction, but the best imaging test depends on the clinical situation.
How long does it take?
Typically 45 minutes.
Do I need an order?
Policy varies by insurance-billed versus self-pay testing: you don't need a physician order if you're self-pay testing, you'll need an order if you go through insurance, with appropriate CPT code and symptomatology ICD 10 code
Schedule a Kidney Ultrasound
Schedule online or call/text our Flemington office.