Color Doppler is an ultrasound technique that shows blood flow direction and speed using color overlays on standard ultrasound images. It’s used to evaluate circulation and detect blockages or abnormalities.
Detect vascular narrowing, clots, or abnormal flow
Evaluate blood flow to organs and limbs
Monitor vascular conditions and treatment response
Patients with suspected vascular disease, varicose vein issues, clots, or unexplained limb pain; or when your doctor requests vascular assessment.
Typically no special prep.
Wear comfortable clothing; you may need to expose the area to be examined.
Non-invasive procedure lasting 20–30 minutes.
A gel is applied; transducer moves over the area to capture flow images.
Findings discussed after the scan; full report available within 24–48 hours.
Is Doppler painful? — No, it’s painless and non-invasive.
Do I need fasting? — Not usually; follow specific test instructions if provided.
Can Doppler detect clots? — Yes, it helps identify abnormal blood flow and clots.
