Accreditation in gynecological ultrasound requires two complete transvaginal pelvis exams from two different patients. All requirements must be met with transvaginal imaging and only transvaginal images will be reviewed.
Dedicated children's facilities are required to submit two complete transabdominal pelvis exams from two different patients. All requirements must be met with transabdominal imaging and only transabdominal images will be reviewed.
DO NOT submit a female pelvic study with an intrauterine device (IUD).
Complete documentation/survey means a series of several images throughout the entire organ in two planes. For example, from one side of the organ to the other in the longitudinal plane and from superior to inferior in the transverse plane.
Anatomy should be intentionally imaged in an organized fashion and correctly labeled for clarity.
Exam Requirements: Gynecological Ultrasound Accreditation |
Female Pelvis |
UterusComplete documentation in longitudinal At least three gray scale images to include right lateral, mid without measurement, left lateral
Complete documentation in transverseAt least three gray scale images to include lower uterine segment, body without measurement, fundus
Size – length, height (AP), widthEndometrium without and with measurementCervix - longitudinal and transverse
OvariesComplete documentation of both ovaries in longitudinal At least two distinctly different gray scale images of each ovary without measurements or color/spectral Doppler
Complete documentation in transverse At least two distinctly different gray scale images of each ovary without measurements or color/spectral Doppler
Size – length, height (AP), width
ORLongitudinal gray scale cine clip from medial to lateral throughout both ovariesTransverse gray scale cine clip from superior to inferior throughout both ovariesAt least one static longitudinal gray scale image of each ovary without measurements or color/spectral DopplerAt least one static transverse gray scale image of each ovary without measurements or color/spectral Doppler Size - length, height (AP), widthCul-de-Sac
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Revision History for this Article |
Date | Section | Description of Revision(s) |
12-12-19 | All | Article created; FAQs incorporated; No criteria changes |
1-27-2020 |
| Changed endovaginal to transvaginal. Added "For transvaginal submissions, all requirements must be imaged transvaginally. Only transvaginal images will be reviewed". |
6-2-2020 |
| Added complete documentation description |
8-3-2020 |
| Added additional complete documentation description for uterus and ovaries |
10-14-2020 |
| Edited exam description from two complete female pelvis exams to two complete transvaginal pelvis exams and added clarification that dedicated children's facilities are required to submit two complete transabdominal pelvis exams. |
2-19-2021 | Female Pelvis | Added requirements for submissions after March 1, 2021 |
1-21-2022 |
| Updated exam requirements |
