A patient-friendly guide to Colour Doppler ultrasound, how blood flow is assessed and preparation for different study types. This guide explains the basics and helps you prepare sensible questions for your healthcare team.
What is Colour Doppler?
Colour Doppler is an ultrasound technique that displays information about blood flow, usually overlaid on a conventional ultrasound image.
Individual circumstances differ. Always follow your referring clinician’s advice and confirm test-specific instructions with the centre before visiting.
Why might it be requested?
Clinicians may request Doppler imaging to assess blood flow in selected vessels, organs or areas of concern. The specific region matters.
Individual circumstances differ. Always follow your referring clinician’s advice and confirm test-specific instructions with the centre before visiting.
Does it use radiation?
Like standard ultrasound, Doppler examination does not use ionising radiation.
Individual circumstances differ. Always follow your referring clinician’s advice and confirm test-specific instructions with the centre before visiting.
What preparation is required?
Requirements vary by the region examined. Some studies need no special preparation while others need fasting or other steps. Confirm the details with the centre.
Individual circumstances differ. Always follow your referring clinician’s advice and confirm test-specific instructions with the centre before visiting.
What happens during the test?
A clinician or trained imaging professional applies gel and positions a transducer. The study may include measurements and additional images for interpretation.
Individual circumstances differ. Always follow your referring clinician’s advice and confirm test-specific instructions with the centre before visiting.
Questions before your visit?
Trilok Diagnostics is located at G-166, New Seelampur, Delhi. Please call to confirm current service availability, examination requirements and fees.
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