Abdomen, pelvis & organs
General diagnostic scans
- Upper abdomen
- Pelvis
- Kidneys & bladder
- Thyroid & neck
- Hernias & soft tissue
General Ultrasound · Diagnostics
Diagnostic ultrasound — seen in days, reports in 48 hours.
Private ultrasound scans across the abdomen, pelvis, soft tissue, vascular system and more — with qualified male and female sonographers and minimal waits.
Online or telephone bookings, no referral needed (though we welcome them), and discounted GP follow-up if you need help interpreting your results.
Belfast, Newry & Omagh Evening & weekend slots- HCPC registered sonographers
- Male & female sonographers
- Adults 18+
PDF report in 48 hours
Delivered electronically
Why choose Duality
Diagnostic answers, without the wait.
A full-time ultrasound service with evening and weekend availability — qualified sonographers, modern equipment, and electronic reports turned around fast.
Seen in days
Instant access to appointments with evening and weekend slots — fit your scan around work and family life.
Report in 48 hours
A detailed written report delivered electronically in PDF format within 48 hours of your scan.
No referral needed
Book directly online or by phone — though clinician referrals are also welcome and easy to action.
Male & female sonographers
Choose what feels right for you — qualified male and female sonographers across our scanning service.
What we scan
A wide range of body areas — one service.
From the abdomen and pelvis to soft tissue, vascular and musculoskeletal scans — all delivered by qualified sonographers with state-of-the-art equipment.
Vascular & cardiac
Blood flow & heart
- DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
- Abdominal aorta
- Blood vessel assessment
- Heart scans (echocardiogram)*
Musculoskeletal
Joints, muscles & tendons
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Hand & wrist
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle & foot
Men's scans
Male sonographer
- Prostate
- Scrotum & testes
- Male-specific concerns
Women's scans
Female sonographer
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Gynaecological concerns
- Bladder & renal
Onward care
After your scan
- GP follow-up appointments
- Consultant radiologist review
- Onward specialist referral
Scans are performed on adults aged 18 years and over. We do not undertake breast ultrasound. *Heart scans (echocardiograms) are run as a separate dedicated service — see the echocardiogram page.
How it works
Three simple steps to your scan.
No referral, no fuss — book online, attend your appointment, and receive your report electronically within 48 hours.
1
Book online
Choose your scan and an appointment slot that suits you. No referral required — though we welcome them from your GP or specialist.
2
Your appointment
30 minutes with our sonographer. You'll lie on the examination couch and the jelly-covered probe is moved gently over the area being scanned.
3
PDF report in 48 hours
Your written report arrives by email within 48 hours. Access discounted GP follow-up if you'd like help making sense of the findings.
How to prepare
A little prep makes for a better scan.
Most scans don't need much preparation — but a couple of areas do. Read the pre-booking instructions carefully and you'll have a smooth, quick appointment.
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Abdominal & liver scans
Please fast for 6 hours before your appointment. Water is fine.
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Bladder, pelvic & kidney scans
Attend with a full bladder — drink 1 litre of water 30–60 minutes before your scan.
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Wear accessible clothing
You'll need to expose the area being scanned. Loose, easily removable clothing makes the appointment smoother.
After your scan
Discounted follow-up with our GPs.
Need help interpreting your report or planning next steps? Book a discounted GP follow-up — virtual or in clinic.
Virtual follow-up
£49
Speak to one of our GPs from anywhere — convenient for talking through results and planning next steps.
Book virtual follow-upIn-clinic follow-up
£60
Sit down with our GP in person at any of our clinics — ideal where examination, prescription or onward referral is needed.
Book in-clinic follow-upFrequently asked
Ultrasound — your questions answered.
Is ultrasound safe?
Yes. Ultrasound is a non-invasive and safe imaging test that uses sound waves to show the internal structures of the body. There's no radiation, no needles, and no recovery time.
Do I need a GP referral?
No — you can book directly online or by phone. We do welcome referrals from GPs, consultants and physiotherapists if you'd like to bring one to your appointment.
Which clinics offer general ultrasound?
General ultrasound is currently available at our Belfast, Newry and Omagh clinics. Other clinics in the network offer specialist scanning services (women's, men's, MSK, Fibroscan, echocardiogram) — see the dedicated landing pages for each.
How long does a scan take?
General ultrasound scans take about 30 minutes — including time to prepare, the scan itself, and a brief chat afterwards. Your detailed report follows by email within 48 hours.
Do you scan children?
Our general ultrasound service is for adults aged 18 and over. Limited paediatric scanning (spine, skull) may be available — contact us to discuss.
Do you offer breast ultrasound?
No — we don't undertake breast ultrasound. For breast concerns please speak to your GP about onward referral.
Can I have my report sent to my GP?
Yes. Your PDF report is sent to you electronically and we can also forward it to your own GP if you'd like — let us know at the time of your scan.
Get the answers you need — fast.
Book your private ultrasound online today, or call our team if you'd like to chat through the right scan for you.