Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - GENERAL

Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri: 

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thurs: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sat & Sun: *Variable

*X-Ray walk-ins are accepted up until 30 minutes before closing.

Please refer to the front page of this website and/or GOOGLE to view dates our clinic is CLOSED.

• Mask
• Healthcard (OHIP+)
• Hardcopy of your requisition or electronic PDF (if applicable)

*Note: If you do NOT have a OHIP healthcard, you may be required to pay for your exam up front. 

(CASH/E-TRANSFER ONLY)

The best way to reach our clinic is via email:

info@embrunimaging.ca

Ensure to include your full name in your inquiries.

Our medical staff are NOT permitted to give you exam results.

Our Off-Site Radiologist is required to read and form a final report based on the exam findings.

Generally, results are sent to your referring physician within 1-2 business days of your exam.

Depending on the urgency of the case, exams can be reviewed by our Radiologist and results sent out the same day.

Yes, we will happily add (CC) another doctor(s) to receive a copy of your exam report.

Please advise reception when checking in that you would like to add an additional doctor to your exam.

Yes, we can give you a copy of your exam report/images. A doctor's signed referral is required to receive reports/images FREE of charge.

Otherwise, there are small fees:

• CD/USB: $20.00
• Print Out Report: $10.00

(CASH/E-TRANSFER ONLY)

Reports/images can NOT be sent to you via email due to our patient confidentiality policies.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the Radiologist's personal information as their private lines are reserved for urgent medical cases only.

However, our clinical team lead and operations manager would be happy to assist you:

Clinical Team Lead (On-Site):

kziegelmayer@embrunimaging.ca

Operations Manager (Off-Site): lsquires@embrunimaging.ca

 Please note, there is no longer a blood lab at this location. 

We suggest contacting...

1. Casselman Medical Center: 

613-764-5440 casselmanmed@gmail.com

2. Dynacare:

To locate a Dynacare location near you, use the following link: https://www.dynacare.ca/find-a-location.aspx  

Patient's are required to fast for the abdominal Ultrasound for many reasons:

1. When you eat, your gallbladder contracts. If your gallbladder is contracted, it can not be properly assessed.
2. When you eat, a build up of gas may occur. Ultrasound waves do not easily pass through gas. Fatty foods, chewing gum, smoking, soda, juice, and COFFEE* can cause an excess amount of bowel gas. 

*If you are having an abdominal and pelvic scan at the same time, we suggest ONLY drinking WATER to fill your bladder. Otherwise, no fluids or food before your abdominal scan!

A full bladder acts as a window to visualize certain structures:

• In females, a full bladder helps us see the uterus and ovaries. A full bladder is very important as it will push down the uterus allowing us to obtain better  transabdominal images.
• In males, a full bladder helps us see the prostate and seminal vesicles.

As long as you are comfortable, our sonographers have no issue performing internal exams with patients who are on their menstrual cycle/bleeding. This will have no impact on your Ultrasound results.

YES! The technologist will ask you to empty your bladder before a transvaginal exam is performed.

It is important to empty as much as you can to limit the amount of bladder shadows over pelvic structures internally.

No, Ultrasound does not use radiation. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce an image. There are currently no known harmful effects of Ultrasound to humans.

The Ultrasound gel is a water based gel that does not stain clothing. At worst, your clothes can get a little damp from the gel. All Ultrasound comes off in the wash. Leftover gel left on your skin will come off easily in the shower.