You are comfortably positioned on an examination table that can tilt and move. A clear gel is applied to the area that will be examined. The gel helps the transducer make a secure contact and eliminates air pockets between the transducer and the skin, since the sound waves cannot penetrate air. Our radiologist then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps along the area of interest, reviewing the images on the monitor and capturing "snapshots" as required. For venous ultrasound examinations, the transducer is pressed gently on the leg.

Most exams take less than 30 minutes; however, more complicated examinations may take somewhat longer.