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Information for Patients: Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests : Renal Ultrasound
Medical Description Why is it done? The test is done to examine your kidneys, which may be damaged by hypertension, or if they are diseased, be a cause of hypertension. What will it show? It will show how big your kidneys are, whether there are cysts in the kidneys, blockage to the outflow of urine, whether there is abnormal flow in the arteries (examined with a technique called Duplex Doppler ultrasound). How is it done? A probe is placed on your abdomen which emits high frequency sound waves that are reflected by the tissues inside your abdomen and detected by the probe. By moving the probe around it is possible to see most of the major organs. Are there any risks? No. Practical Details Where do I go to have the test? The Herbert Irving Pavilion (formerly Atchley Pavilion) on 1 st Fl located at 161 Fort Washington Avenue and at the Milstein Hospital Building on the 3 rd Floor located at 177 Fort Washington Avenue. How do I prepare for the test? No Preparation needed How long will it take? Approximately 30 minutes How much will it cost? $300.00 How much will I have to pay? If you have Medicare or Medicaid the cost is usually covered in full. If you have other forms of insurance you will need to check with your insurance if the cost is covered.
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