Private Ultrasound Cost in Vancouver (2026): Published Prices, $325 to $900

A private-pay ultrasound in Metro Vancouver costs between $325 and $900 for most diagnostic exams, based on the prices clinics publish on their own websites. An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) costs more: $600 to $800 and up.

This guide lists every published price we could find, shows what the same exam costs at different clinics, and covers the things that change the bill: requisitions, missed-appointment fees, insurance and tax. All prices are in Canadian dollars and were read from each clinic’s website on 9 October 2026.

Private ultrasound prices by clinic

Clinic	City	Published price	Requisition
Access MRI	Surrey	$325 for most exams; $470 obstetric anatomy scan; $600 echocardiogram	Required
Elysian Imaging and Diagnostics (Vancouver, South Surrey)	Vancouver, Surrey	$325 for a single body part; $600 for both sides or several body parts	Required
Vancouver Ultrasound	Vancouver	Diagnostic ultrasound from $380	Depends on the exam
Kinetix Medicine	Vancouver	$495 musculoskeletal ultrasound	Required
Canada Diagnostic Centres	Vancouver	$525, all ultrasound exams	Required
WELL Health Medical and Longevity Centres	Vancouver	$575 to $900 depending on type and complexity; echocardiogram typically from $800	Required
BreastCare Imaging	Vancouver	$650 bilateral breast ultrasound screening	Required
Fast Track Ultrasound	Vancouver	Call for pricing	Depends on the exam

Prices change. Confirm the price, and what it includes, when you contact the clinic.

Private ultrasound cost by exam type

The same exam can cost very different amounts depending on where you go.

Exam	Lowest published price	Other published prices
Abdominal ultrasound	$325 (Access MRI)	from $380 (Vancouver Ultrasound) · $525 (Canada Diagnostic Centres) · $575–$900 (WELL Health)
Pelvic ultrasound	$325 (Access MRI)	from $380 · $525 · $575–$900
Thyroid or neck ultrasound	$325 (Access MRI)	from $380 · $525 · $575–$900
Breast ultrasound	$325 (Access MRI)	$525 (Canada Diagnostic Centres) · $650 bilateral screening (BreastCare Imaging)
Musculoskeletal (shoulder, knee, tendon)	$325 (Access MRI)	$495 (Kinetix Medicine) · $525 (Canada Diagnostic Centres)
Vascular ultrasound	$325 (Access MRI)	$525 · $575–$900
Pregnancy: limited scan	$325 (Access MRI)	from $380 (Vancouver Ultrasound)
Pregnancy: detailed anatomy scan	$470 (Access MRI)	$525 (Canada Diagnostic Centres)
Echocardiogram (heart)	$600 (Access MRI)	typically from $800 (WELL Health)

Access MRI and Canada Diagnostic Centres charge one flat price for most exams, and Elysian charges $325 for one body part or $600 for several. Vancouver Ultrasound and WELL Health give a starting price or a range, so ask for the exact figure for your exam before you book.

What changes the price

The body area and how long the exam takes. A detailed pregnancy scan costs more than a limited one at Access MRI ($470 versus $325).
Heart scans. An echocardiogram takes longer and is read by a cardiologist. It was the most expensive exam at every clinic that publishes a price.
Screening versus a single area. BreastCare Imaging prices a full two-sided breast screening at $650; a targeted breast ultrasound elsewhere starts at $325.
Flat price or quote. Some clinics publish one number. Others quote after they see your requisition.

Fees that are easy to miss

Missed or late-cancelled appointments. Fast Track Ultrasound charges $50 for a missed or late-cancelled visit. Clinics that bill MSP do this too: Downtown Radiology lists an $80 late-cancellation fee, and West Coast Medical Imaging says a $75 no-show fee may be billed.
Tax and add-ons. Diagnostic clinics generally publish one price per exam. Keepsake studios are different: some list prices before tax and sell add-ons. See the 3D/4D price guide.
A second visit. If a follow-up scan is needed, it is usually a new fee. Ask.

Do you need a referral for a private ultrasound?

Often, yes. Six of the eight clinics in the table require a doctor’s requisition even though you pay yourself, because the scan is still a medical exam and the report goes to a doctor. Two say it depends on the exam: at Vancouver Ultrasound and Fast Track, diagnostic scans need a requisition and keepsake pregnancy sessions do not.

BreastCare Imaging asks for both a doctor’s referral and a BC Services Card. More in Do you need a referral for ultrasound in BC?

Who pays privately, and why

People without MSP yet. New BC residents wait for the rest of the month in which they become a BC resident, plus two more months, before MSP coverage starts. The BC government advises newcomers to arrange private health insurance for that period, and notes that private insurers typically exclude pre-existing conditions. Visitors and some temporary residents have no MSP at all.

People who want an earlier appointment. Private-pay clinics book directly, and several are open outside office hours (see below).

People who want an exam MSP does not pay for. MSP pays for ultrasound that is medically necessary and ordered by a doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife. Screening by choice and keepsake pregnancy sessions are not covered.

If your doctor has ordered a medically necessary ultrasound and you have MSP, the same exam is free at an MSP-billing clinic or hospital. See Does BC MSP cover ultrasound? and the list of general diagnostic ultrasound clinics.

Evening and weekend private appointments

Clinic	Published hours
Access MRI (Surrey)	Weekdays to 8:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Vancouver Ultrasound	Weekdays 8:30 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday by appointment
Fast Track Ultrasound	Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Canada Diagnostic Centres	Weekdays 8 am to 6 pm
WELL Health	Weekdays 8:30 am to 5 pm; closed weekends and holidays

Service in Chinese and other languages

Vancouver Ultrasound and Fast Track Ultrasound both list Chinese-language service; Fast Track also lists Korean. CB Femi’s Health in Burnaby runs a Chinese-language website and takes bookings by WeChat. See Mandarin and Cantonese ultrasound clinics.

Can insurance or your tax return cover it?

Extended health or travel insurance. Some plans reimburse diagnostic imaging and many do not. BreastCare Imaging notes that some private insurers may reimburse its screening. Ask your insurer before you book, and ask what paperwork they need. A requisition is usually part of it.
ICBC. Kinetix Medicine lists ICBC among the payers it bills.
Income tax. The Canada Revenue Agency lists medical tests, including radiological services, as eligible medical expenses when they are prescribed. Keep the receipt and the requisition, and check with a tax professional whether your scan qualifies.

Ultrasound inside executive health programs

Some private clinics in our directory offer ultrasound only as part of a larger health assessment, not as a stand-alone exam: Healthcode Medical, Lifespan Medical, R-Medy Executive Health and the TELUS Health Care Centres. Their programs are priced in the thousands of dollars (R-Medy’s longevity program starts at $3,500), so they are not the place to go if you only need one scan.

Questions to ask before you book

What is the exact price for my exam, and is anything extra?
Do I need a requisition? Can my doctor fax it?
Who reads the scan, and when does the report reach my doctor?
Can I get a copy of the report and the images?
What is the fee if I cancel or arrive late?
Is there someone who speaks my language?

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest private ultrasound in Metro Vancouver? The lowest published price we found is $325: at Access MRI in Surrey for most general exams, and at Elysian Imaging and Diagnostics (Vancouver and South Surrey) for a single body part.

Is a 3D/4D baby ultrasound the same thing? No. Keepsake 3D/4D sessions are non-medical and priced separately, from about $50 to $380. See 3D/4D ultrasound prices in Vancouver.

Does paying privately replace seeing a doctor? No. A private clinic performs and reports the scan. Your own doctor decides which exam you need and what the result means for you.

How do I book? Contact the clinic directly, or send a quick appointment request from this site and the clinic will get back to you. For an overview of every private-pay option, see private ultrasound in Vancouver, and for the steps on each route see how to book an ultrasound in Vancouver.

Sources

Price lists and service pages on each clinic’s website, read 9 October 2026 (linked from each clinic page on this site).
Government of British Columbia, MSP coverage wait period.
Canada Revenue Agency, Details of medical expenses.

This guide lists published prices. It is not medical, insurance or tax advice.