Renal / Urinary Tract Ultrasound
A renal (urinary tract) ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging scan used to assess the organs involved in the body's urinary system, including the kidneys and bladder.
What This Scan Assesses
The kidneys and bladder play both a vital role in filtering waste products from the blood, regulating fluid balance and maintaining overall metabolic health. Ultrasound allows clinicians to visualise these structures in real time, helping identify structural changes, kidney stones, cysts and other abnormalities.
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Kidney size and structure
- Possible Kidney stones
- Cysts or structural abnormalities
- Signs of urinary obstruction
Is This Scan Right For You?
This scan may be helpful if you: Experience persistent flank or lower back pain. Have recurrent urinary infections. Have blood detected in your urine. Have abnormal kidney blood test results. Want reassurance about kidney health.
- Experience persistent flank or lower back pain.
- Have recurrent urinary infections.
- Have blood detected in your urine.
- Have abnormal kidney blood test results.
- Want reassurance about kidney health.
Preparation and Important Information
Everything you need to know before your renal / urinary tract ultrasound appointment.
Preparation
Please attend with a comfortably full bladder. Full instructions will be provided when you book.
Important Information
Ultrasound is an excellent first-line investigation for kidney and urinary tract health. CT or MRI may sometimes be recommended for further evaluation.
Book Your Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging scan to assess the kidneys and bladder, performed in a calm clinical environment by experienced sonographers.
Your Scan Journey
Book
Book your Renal / Urinary Tract Ultrasound and select a time that works for you.
Prepare
Please attend with a comfortably full bladder. Full instructions will be provided when you book.
Scan
Your scan lasts approximately 30 minutes. Gel is applied and the sonographer moves a probe across the abdomen and lower back.
Results
Receive your ultrasound images and full written clinical report, typically on the same day.