Your comfort, our priority at Onsite Ultrasound
At Onsite Ultrasound, we provide high-quality, accessible ultrasound services to patients and referrers throughout Hawke’s Bay.
Our advanced ultrasound technology is operated by an experienced and friendly team of sonographers at our Napier and Havelock North locations.
We're ready to help
When are we open?
- Mon-Fri - 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat/Sun - Closed
- Public Holidays - Closed
Onsite Ultrasound Services
We offer a variety of scans. Please note surcharges apply for ACC scans and may apply for pregnancy scans.
Ultrasound Frequently Asked Questions
For pregnancy scans a Midwife or GP referral is essential. For other scans, a referral is necessary from a GP or other appropriate Clinician, such as a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Osteopath.
Referral forms need to be emailed to us prior to your appointment. If you are unable to email it, you must bring it with you on the day. If you arrive to your appointment without your form, we may not be able to scan you and you will have to reschedule.
You will need a request form, completed and signed by a Medical Practitioner e.g your GP, midwife, physiotherapist etc. Then simply complete our online form or call Onsite Ultrasound to make the appropriate appointment.
We are open from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on statutory holidays.
For an external ultrasound, this is usually painless. If you are required to have a full bladder during your scan, there may be some discomfort. You may experience slight discomfort during an internal scan.
An ultrasound scan usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes (depending on the examination requested).
You will be informed of the length of time when booking your appointment.
Many scans require no preparation but some will require preparation by the patient, such as;
Pregnancy (up to 14 weeks), Pelvis, Renal Scans – You need to arrive to your appointment with a full bladder. One hour before your appointment, empty your bladder and then drink 3-4 large glasses of water within 15 minutes. Do not empty your bladder before your scan.
Abdomen (liver/gallbladder), Abdominal Aorta Scans – Please do not eat or drink for 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may have sips of water and continue to take your regular medication if required.
Highly qualified Sonographers, Radiologists and friendly, passionate staff
From the moment you step inside, our friendly receptionists extend a warm welcome. We then guide you into the care of our experienced sonographers or radiologists. We're truly looking forward to welcoming you.