12 Dec

LIVER, REGIONAL, BREAST, PROSTATE BIOPSY/ BIOPSIES

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Category

Ultrasound – Special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

ULTRASOUND GUIDED BIOPSIES/BIOPSY

30 Mins-1 hour

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test) to 1 hour

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to learn more about a lesion or a mass, with either a fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core needle biopsy under image guidance to know/determine exactly where to place the needle. The procedure is performed by a radiologist.

Exam Requirements

Complete patient history with relevant lab investigations / results and or documents. Patient should not move during the procedure. Local sedation may be used. Informed consent is sought.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen.
12 Dec

UPPER ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

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Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

N/A

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to assess liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, duodenum for any disease(s) within it.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam. Patient should have starved for 6-8 hours prior to exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

GASTROINTESTINAL ULTRASOUND

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Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

GI ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to assess stomach problems, gall bladder or pancreas problems and abdominal pains.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam. Patient should have starved for 6-8hours prior to exam

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

THYROID ULTRASOUND

vincentochiengde

Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

N/A

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to assess the thyroid gland(s), its activity (e.g. underactive or overactive), around the neck region.

Exam Requirements

Complete patient history with relevant lab investigations / results and or documents. Patient should not move during the procedure. Local sedation may be used. Informed consent is sought.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen.
12 Dec

BREAST(S) ULTRASOUND

vincentochiengde

Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

MAMMARY GLAND ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to assess the breast(s) tissues for any disease(s) within them.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND

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Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

REGIONAL ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to assess muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints for any disease(s) within them (e.g. sprains, strains, tears).

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

CRANIAL ULTRASOUND

vincentochiengde

Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

PAEDIATRIC ULTRASOUND OF THE HEAD, HEAD ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to evaluate the baby’s brain through the anterior fontanelle.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam. Paediatrics may need to be held still till the procedure is over(guardian/parent)

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

SCROTAL ULTASOUND

vincentochiengde

Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

TESTICULAR ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to examine your testicles and scrotum for any disease(s) within it.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

EYE(S) ULTRASOUND

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Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

ORBITAL ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to evaluate images of your eye and eye orbit for any disease(s) within them.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
12 Dec

RENAL ULTRASOUND

vincentochiengde

Category

Ultrasound

Synonyms/Aliases

KIDNEY(S) ULTRASOUND

30 Mins

Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Used by Doctors to examine your adrenal glands and kidneys for any disease(s) within it.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam. Patient should have a full bladder.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.
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