Medical Imaging

We offer a range of imaging services, including:

• X-rays
• Ultrasounds
• MRIs
• CT scans
• Nuclear medicine scans
• Interventional radiology procedures

Our team specializes in working with children and youth. We follow the standards set out by Image Gently. We only use the amount of radiation absolutely necessary to complete your child or youth's test. For patients who may need extra help, we provide sedation services.

Referral information

Patients need a referral from a doctor to receive imaging scans at BC Children’s Hospital.

For more information on the referral process, see the medical imaging referral page. 

Appointment details

When you arrive, please check in with reception. All procedures (except X-rays) require an appointment.

We accept walk-ins for X-rays from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are arriving as a walk-in, please bring the X-ray requisition from your doctor.

You don't need to do anything to prepare for an X-ray. For other types of tests, we will call you to explain the procedure and to give you any instructions.

Once your child or youth's test is complete, their results will be sent to the requesting physician and your family doctor. If you've set up Health Gateway for your child or youth, reports will available on their Health Gateway record approximately seven days after their exam.

Contact us

Address:
Medical Imaging
Main floor, room T1-200
Teck Acute Care Centre
BC Children's Hospital
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V4

Reception phone: 604-875-2132
Booking phone: 604-875-2329
Fax: 604-875-2367

Hours

Walk-in X-ray hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are no walk-in appointments on weekends or statutory holidays.

Hours for medical imaging clerks

• Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.