What is it?
Abdominal ultrasound aims to assess the abdominal organs – liver, pancreas, spleen, as well as other abdominal structures.
Ultrasound uses high-frequency ultrasounds emitted by a probe and transmitted through the tissues that reflect them to form an image of the region being examined.
Abdominal ultrasound is a simple, safe, harmless and painless technique.
Ultrasounds are carried out with the latest technology, on top-of-the-range high-resolution digital ultrasound equipment, including three-dimensional technology and the option of real-time 3D visualization – 4D, Color Doppler, and panoramic imaging.
High-resolution digital ultrasonic consoles are capable of using fully electronic multi-frequency probes.
How is it done?
For the Abdominal Ultrasound, you will lie on a table in a dimly lit room to make it easier to read the images.
A gel will then be applied to the skin in the abdominal area to allow the ultrasound to be transmitted.
This scan provides moving images, controlled via a screen.
Preparation for Abdominal Ultrasound
Fast from solid food 6 hours before the test.
If you are taking any medication, take it as usual.
Agreements and Prices of Abdominal ultrasound
- SNS / ARS (the user does not pay any fee if they have their examination at the NRD with a prescription from the Health Center);
- ADSE (user only pays the co-payment, usually 5.8€), IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP;
- Insurers: Médis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vitória, Una Seguros, other insurers;
- Health plans: Medicare, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, Continente Wells, ACP, other health plans.
The price varies depending on the health system or insurance you want to use.
Where to do it?
Abdominal ultrasound can be done at the
NRD, at the following address: Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, nº 11-B, r/c, 1070 – 060 Lisboa (Next to Praça de Espanha)
or at X-Clinic
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, nº26 – Middle floor, 1070-110 Lisboa.