Exam Information

Exam & Referral Guide

WCMI offers a broad range of community-based diagnostic imaging services. Use this guide to confirm which exams are available at WCMI.

Available at WCMI — Lower Mainland Clinics

The following ultrasound examinations are routinely performed at WCMI Lower Mainland clinics.

Pelvic

Renal / Bladder (KUB)

Abdomen

Hernia / Abdominal Wall

Thyroid

Soft Tissue (Lumps / Bumps)

Obstetrics — all studies except Nuchal Translucency (NT)

Shoulder

Scrotal

Breast (Diagnostic only)

Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)

Supplemental breast imaging for patients with dense breast tissue.

Coming Late November 2026:

1156 Hornby Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

Referral Guidance

The following examinations are not currently offered at WCMI clinics.

Medical Emergencies — Send to Hospital

The following are medical emergencies and should be sent to the hospital. Any referral indicating suspicion for the following will not be booked with WCMI:

Ovarian or testicular torsion
Appendicitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Includes “rule out ectopic”, “confirm intrauterine pregnancy”, and heavy bleeding or bleeding in the first trimester. Referrals indicating spotting are acceptable.

Age Requirements

Ultrasound exams are not performed for children under 6 years of age.
Scrotal ultrasound is not performed for patients under 18 years of age.

Vascular Studies

Includes DVT studies, carotid artery ultrasound, liver Doppler studies, and other venous or arterial evaluations.

Musculoskeletal / Nerve Ultrasound

WCMI currently performs shoulder ultrasound only.

Nuchal Translucency (NT)

Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies

Includes MCDA and MCMA pregnancies. Referral guidance: Refer to BC Women's Hospital.