Abdominal Ultrasound in Glendale, California
Radiation-free imaging of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and aorta, for abdominal pain, abnormal blood work or follow-up of a known condition.
What is an abdominal ultrasound?
An abdominal ultrasound images the major organs of the upper abdomen in real time using sound waves, no radiation, no dye and no needles. The sonographer moves a probe over the skin while live images appear on screen.
It is one of the most commonly ordered tests for upper abdominal pain, abnormal liver enzymes, suspected gallstones or kidney problems. At our Glendale center, fasting beforehand keeps the gallbladder distended so it can be seen clearly.
What an abdominal ultrasound can evaluate.
Every scan is read by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, with the report sent to your physician within 24-48 hours.
Why choose Lucent for your abdominal ultrasound.
Registered sonographers
Experienced, registered sonographers who know how to get a diagnostic study the first time.
Fellowship-trained radiologists
Board-certified abdominal imaging subspecialists interpret every exam.
Results in 24-48 hours
Your physician has the report quickly, so treatment is not delayed.
Calm, comfortable, clear.
Check In
Do not eat or drink for 6-8 hours before, water and medications are usually fine, confirm with our team.
Preparation
You change into a gown and warm gel is applied.
Your Exam
20-30 minutes; you may be asked to take deep breaths or shift position.
Results
Report to your physician within 24-48 hours.
Fasting matters: eating beforehand contracts the gallbladder and can make the study non-diagnostic.
Preparation instructionsTwo easy ways to book.
Verify Insurance & Schedule
Send us your plan details and referral, we verify benefits, handle authorization and call you back with an appointment time, usually the same day.
Verify Insurance & ScheduleTransparent pricing.
No insurance? We publish straightforward self-pay abdominal ultrasound pricing with no hidden fees, request a written estimate before you book.
Request a Cost EstimateWhat our patients say.
“In and out in half an hour, and my doctor had the gallstone result the next day.”
“Completely painless. The sonographer told me what she was looking at the whole way through.”
“They called ahead to remind me about fasting, which saved me a repeat visit.”
