Ultrasound at Desert Imaging West

# Ultrasound at Desert Imaging West

At 122 W. Castellano Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. Elastography of breast, liver and thyroid.

- Address: 122 W. Castellano Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Desert%20Imaging%2C%20122%20W.%20Castellano%20Dr.%2C%20El%20Paso%2C%20TX%2079912)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Closed Sunday.
- Time: Depends on the study.

## About this exam

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to make real-time pictures of organs, vessels, muscles, tendons and joints. There is no radiation, which is why it is the usual first exam for many questions and the exam of choice in pregnancy.

Preparation depends on the exam. Abdominal exams need an empty stomach for 6 to 8 hours. Pelvic, kidney, bladder and pregnancy exams need a full bladder, so you drink 32 ounces of water 30 to 45 minutes before and do not empty it. Thyroid and most other exams need nothing.

[Everything about Ultrasound](https://desertimagingcenters.com/services/ultrasound)

## Before you come

### Abdomen, liver, liver with Doppler, gallbladder, aorta

- Nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours before the exam.
- Drink only water on the day of the exam. A small amount of water with medication is fine.

### Kidneys, pelvis, obstetric, bladder, prostate

- Drink 32 ounces of water 30 to 45 minutes before the exam.
- Do not empty your bladder.
- Drink only water before the exam. No carbonated drinks.

### Kidneys with Doppler

- Nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours before the exam.
- Drink 32 ounces of water 30 to 45 minutes before the exam. Do not empty your bladder.
- Drink only water before the exam.

### Thyroid and other ultrasound exams

- No preparation required.

## Ultrasound at our other centers

- [East](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/lee-trevino/ultrasound): 1727 Lee Trevino Dr., El Paso, TX 79935
- [Joe Battle](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/joe-battle/ultrasound): 3080 Joe Battle Blvd., Suite B, El Paso, TX 79938
- [Horizon City](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/horizon-city/ultrasound): 13650 Eastlake Blvd., Suite A-102, Horizon City, TX 79928

## Other exams at West

- [3D mammography](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/3d-mammography)
- [MRI and MRA](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/mri)
- [CT scan](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/ct-scan)
- [X-ray](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/x-ray)
- [Bone density](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/bone-density)
- [Heart tests](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/heart-tests)
- [Thyroid biopsy](https://desertimagingcenters.com/locations/west/thyroid-biopsy)

## Ready to book?

Request an appointment online and bring your doctor's order. We take it from there.

- [Request an appointment](https://eforms.abbadox.com/240384671438865)
- Call (915) 577-0100