I have an allergic reaction to the ultrasound gel. What is the alternative?

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If you have a known allergy to standard ultrasound gel, please inform the
radiographer before your scan. We can use hypoallergenic gel as an alternative coupling medium.

I have an allergic reaction to the ultrasound gel. What is the alternative?

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