Radiology and Imaging
The diagnostic imaging department here at Donalsonville Hospital is a highly specialized, full-service department that strives to enhance the patient experience at Donalsonville Hospital.
We are committed to providing you with the highest quality in patient care. Our radiology team is specially trained to care for adults, children, and infants.
A CT scan uses x-ray technology to take detailed pictures of internal organs and structures of the body for the purpose of analysis. Our CT scanner is among the latest in high speed scanners with an unmatched technology platform, offering faster and clearer images. Exams that took 30 to 45 minutes to complete in the past now can be completed in less than 10 minutes.
If you have had any x-rays or scans elsewhere that may pertain to the scan you are about to have, please bring them or have them sent over prior to your exam. Please make sure you bring your doctor’s order for the scan and your insurance card with you.
Healthcare providers scheduling should advise if the patient has any disabilities, allergies or diabetes. Appointments may also be confirmed by Donalsonville Hospital radiology personnel to ensure that the most appropriate procedure has been ordered.
Some CT scans require prep on part of the patient prior to an exam. CT and Diagnostic Xrays are provided 24 hrs a day.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications.
You will need to drink two bottles of oral contrast, starting one hour prior to the exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 30 to 40 minutes
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications. You will need to drink two bottles of oral contrast, starting one hour prior to the exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications. You will need to drink two bottles of oral contrast, starting one hour prior to the exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink four hours before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
After Care Instructions
If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink four hours prior to scheduled exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a hospital gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm. This will be used to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. Once everything is set up, you will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure, even more so than a chest x-ray.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 5 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 to 20 minutes
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure.
What to Expect
You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink four hours prior to scheduled examination.
What to Expect
Before your scan, the Technologist will start an IV in your arm. This will be used to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your head during the scan. Once everything is set up, you will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 5 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 minutes
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications. You will need to drink two bottles of oral contrast, starting one hour prior to the exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan. The last thing that will be done before starting your exam is an enema with another contrast material. This will highlight the lower part of your large intestine where the oral contrast has not reached. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your scheduled exam. You may drink a small amount of water with medications. You will need to drink two bottles of oral contrast, starting one hour prior to the exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The last thing that will be done before starting your exam is an enema with another contrast material. This will highlight the lower part of your large intestine. Once all this is set up, you are placed into the scanner and the images are obtained. The actual scan only takes about 10 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Increase your normal fluid intake 24 hours after your exam. Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
If possible, nothing to eat or drink four hours before your scheduled exam.
What to Expect
Before your scan, you will be dressed in a gown and taken to the scanner room. The Technologist will start an IV in your arm to inject the contrast material that will highlight the blood vessels throughout your body during the scan.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20-30 minutes.
After Care Instructions
If you are experiencing any trouble breathing, chest pain or feeling sick, please seek care immediately. Follow up with your referring physician within 2-3 hours for results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 5 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table, and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 15 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Did you know?
The National Lung Screening Trial found a 20% decrease in lung cancer mortality rate in individuals who participated in CT lung screenings?
If you are a smoker/former smoker between the ages of 55 and 80 and smoke(d) one pack per day for the past 20 years, you may meet the requirements as a high risk candidate for LDCT lung screening. Contact your primary care physician for more information regarding LDCT lung screenings.
Preparing For Your Scan
There is no prep for this exam. It is a very simple procedure, even more so than a chest x-ray. The LDCT Lung Screening is a low dose exam with radiation dosage approximately half of the naturally occurring background radiation a person receives living one year at sea level.
Most insurance companies reimburse for this procedure. Please contact your insurance carrier to confirm coverage.
What to Expect
This is one of the more simple CT exams. You will be placed on your back on the scan table and the table will extend you into the scanner where the images will be obtained. The actual scan only takes about 5 minutes.
Total Exam Time Approximately 15 minutes.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
The imaging technology of our DEXA system provides superb image quality with advanced diagnostic tools to support early detection and treatment of osteoporosis and provide a full body, Advanced Body Composition® assessment.
Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis affecting millions of women and men worldwide. 77% of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed (and therefore untreated). Fortunately, osteoporosis is detectable and treatable and testing is safe and non-invasive. Horizon enables new dimensions in care, including greater insights into biomechanical strength, visualization of calcification in the abdominal aorta that can indicate heart disease, lumbar spine and proximal femur studies, BMD measurements of the entire skeleton, atypical femur fracture (AFF) assessment, and many other clinical applications.
Additionally, this technology includes the Advanced Body Composition assessment which provides detailed information on body fat, lean mass, bone mass, and visceral fat. This assessment can help individuals track their progress with weight loss and bodybuilding goals. All of these services are now available with a doctor's order at your hometown hospital.
Prep Instructions
This exam will take 20-30 minutes. Please do not take any over the counter or prescription calcium supplements the morning of your DXA appointment. For your convenience and comfort, it is suggested that patients wear comfortable clothing that is free of metal clasps, zippers, studs, etc (including undergarments). A copy of the patient history questionnaire can be downloaded and completed prior to your exam. A technician will go over the questionnaire prior to the procedure.
After Care Instructions
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Wearing a two piece outfit, without zippers, snaps or buttons will allow you to keep your own clothes on for the exam.
Scheduling
All DXA scans must be scheduled with the Donalsonville Hospital Radiology Department, at (229) 524-5217 ext 225. Same or next day appointments are often available. Healthcare providers scheduling should advise if a patient has any physical disabilities.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Overview
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Donalsonville Hospital provides services to educate women on breast health and encourages self-breast exams. With the utilization of state-of-the-art 3D Mammography technology and specialized technologist, we provide screening as well as diagnostic examinations of the breast to detect breast cancer at the earliest stages when treatment can be most effective.
Why Have a Mammogram?
In the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes. Eighty percent of these women do not have any of the reported risk factors, other than being female and aging. The key to surviving breast cancer is early diagnosis. A mammogram is the first line of defense against breast cancer, and it remains the most reliable diagnostic tool for doctors.
Who should get a mammogram?
The American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines recommend a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 and a yearly screening afterwards for women of average risk.
Full ACR mammogram recommended guidelines to keep in mind for women of varying risk levels:
- Begin annually at age 40* for average risk patients
- Begin annually at age 30 for high-risk patients (≥20% lifetime risk)
- Intermediate risk (15-20% lifetime risk) patients can also begin screening at age 30.
- Please encourage tomosynthesis (3D mammogram) – It increases cancer detection rate and decreases callback rate.
*A written doctors order will be required for patients under 40 to schedule a screening mammogram.
So What Now?
It is important to remember not to delay or put off your yearly mammogram. Worrying about what the screening might be like or what the results might show are common concerns, but most women found mammograms are more comfortable than they anticipated and the best way to get peace of mind about your breast health.
Hours
Mammography Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
MRI is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body. The MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets. MRI can also produce 3D imaging to provide more detailed images for our Physicians to evaluate and diagnose many conditions.
MRI Services available Thursdays only 8:30am-3:00pm
An ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging technique that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to view internal organs and produce precise images of the human body. The human ear cannot hear the sound waves used in an ultrasound. Donalsonville’s ultrasound department has the latest equipment and experienced technologists to ensure the highest quality studies in all areas.
Studies include, but are not limited to:
- Abdomen/Gallbladder
- Breast
- OB
- Pelvic
- Thyroid
- Vascular and Cardiac Echocardiograms
When scheduling, ordering doctors should advise if the patient has any physical disabilities. The Ultrasound department personnel may also make contact to ensure that the most appropriate procedure has been ordered.
Hours of Operation
- Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm
- Flouroscopy procedures offered Thursday mornings only at 6:30am
Preparing for your Scan:
Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to the scheduled examination. Ingesting food or drink will cause the inability to view certain organs in the abdomen. For an optimal imaging exam, schedule your appointment in the morning.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. The sonographer will evaluate and measure certain abdominal organs, including the Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, Inferior Vena Cava, Abdominal Aorta, Kidneys, Gallbladder and the Common Bile Duct.
Total Exam Time:
20-30 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your procedure:
Do not take any over the counter pain relievers or prescription NSAID medications 72 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. NSAID medications include, but are not limited to Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, BC Powder, Aleve, Naprosyn, and Midol. (Tylenol is fine)
What to expect:
This is a semi-sterile procedure done under ultrasound guidance. A board certified radiologist or surgeon will perform the procedure, with the assistance of a sonographer. The radiologist will administer a local anesthetic prior to the procedure for your comfort level. Once the anesthetic has taken effect, a small incision is made to allow for core needle access to the area of interest. Several specimens of the area will be sent to a pathologist for analysis under a microscope. The pathology results are usually available within 24-48 business hours following the procedure. Pressure is placed on the breast for about 10 minutes to stop any bleeding on the inside from the biopsy. No stitches are needed and you can drive home or back to work immediately after the procedure.
Total Exam Time:
45-60 minutes
After Care Instructions:
- Following the procedure, apply an ice pack on the puncture site
- Do not participate in strenuous activities for 24 hours following the procedure
- Do not remove the site bandage for 24 hours/do not get the procedure site wet before bandage removal
- If further discomfort develops, you may use Tylenol ONLY
- You may experience some bruising and soreness following the procedure. *Should you experience any significant swelling, redness, fever or discharge, please notify your physician’s office immediately
Preparing for your procedure:
Do not take any over the counter pain relievers or prescription NSAID medications 72 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. NSAID medications include, but are not limited to Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, BC Powder, Aleve, Naprosyn, and Midol. (Tylenol is fine)
What to expect:
This is a semi-sterile procedure done under ultrasound guidance. A board certified radiologist or surgeon will perform the procedure with the assistance of a sonographer. The radiologist will administer a local anesthetic prior to the procedure for your comfort. Once the anesthetic has taken effect, a small needle is inserted in the area of interest to aspirate fluid from a known documented cyst. A sample of the fluid may be sent to a pathologist for analysis under a microscope. The pathology results are usually available within 48-72 business hours following the procedure. The procedure takes about 45 minutes including the check in process, procedure, follow up imaging and check out.
Total Exam Time:
45 minutes
After Care Instructions:
- Following the procedure, apply an ice pack on the puncture site
- Do not participate in strenuous activities for 24 hours following the procedure
- Do not remove Band-Aid for 24 hours/do not get the procedure site wet before bandage removal
- If further discomfort develops, you may use Tylenol ONLY
- You may experience some bruising and soreness following the procedure. *Should you experience any significant swelling, redness, fever or discharge, please notify your physician’s office immediately
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep. Please bring any previous breast ultrasounds and/or mammography exams with you to your appointment. Wearing a two piece outfit is strongly recommended for comfort.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. The primary use of breast ultrasound today is to help diagnose breast abnormalities detected by a physician during a physical exam and to characterize potential abnormalities seen on mammography. A breast ultrasound can be used in conjunction with or without a mammography exam. Your primary physician will order what he/she feels is most appropriate.
Total Exam Time:
20-30 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 24 hours for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep.Please bring any previous ultrasounds or related imaging exams with you to your appointment.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. A Carotid Ultrasound is a painless and harmless test designed to determine if plaque (a waxy substance) has built up in your carotid arteries. The build up of plaque in the carotid arteries is called carotid artery disease.
Total Exam Time:
30-40 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep. Please bring any previous ultrasounds or related imaging exams with you to your appointment. Wear comfortable, loose-fit clothing.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest.
A Lower Extremity Arterial Ultrasound is a painless and noninvasive ultrasound used to examine the blood circulation in the legs. During an arterial ultrasound, sound waves are transmitted through the tissues of the area being examined. These sound waves reflect off blood cells moving within the blood vessels allowing the technologist to evaluate the structure of the artery and calculate the speed of blood flow. The sound waves are recorded and displayed on a computer screen. This exam may or may not include specific blood pressure readings of your legs. You will not feel any pain but may feel mild pressure from the blood pressure cuff and the transducer.
Arterial ultrasounds are used to detect:
- Patency of arteries
- Integrity of arterial walls (i.e. dissection)
- Detect peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Total Exam Time:
30-40 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep. Please bring any previous ultrasounds or related imaging exams with you to your appointment.
What to Expect:
A blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. During the Lower Extremity Doppler Ultrasound, compression and augmentation of the deep veins within the leg will allow the sonographer to see if there is a blockage within veins of the leg. Such blockages are usually caused by blood clots, which can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Total Exam Time:
30-40 minutes
After Care Instructions:
These exams are usually ordered as an emergency and you should follow up with your referring physician within 2-3 hours if it is ordered STAT. Routine Exams will be resulted within 24-28 hours.
Preparing for your Scan:
Drink 32 oz. of water 45-60 minutes prior to your exam so you are well hydrated and your bladder is full.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest.
There are two parts to the Pelvic Ultrasound Transabdominal and Transvaginal.
Transabdominal: With a full bladder, you will be lying on your back while a gel is applied to the area of study. The Sonographer will then press the transducer firmly against the skin and move it back and forth over the area of interest (Uterus, Ovaries and Adnexal Regions).
Transvaginal: Transvaginal ultrasound is performed very much like a gynecologic exam, and involves the insertion of the transducer into the vagina after the patient empties her bladder. A protective cover is placed over the transducer, lubricated with a small amount of gel and then inserted into the vagina. Only two to three inches of the transducer end are inserted into the vagina. The images are obtained from different orientations to get the best views of the uterus, endometrium, ovaries and cervix. The transvaginal ultrasound is usually performed with you lying on your back, possibly with feet in stirrups, again similar to a gynecologic exam. Please note that this exam is usually performed for women over the age of 18 who have had a recent pap smear.
Total Exam Time:
20-30 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
Drink 32 oz. of water 45-60 minutes prior to your exam so you are well hydrated and your bladder is full.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest (kidneys and bladder).
A volume measurement of your bladder pre-void will be obtained.
Total Exam Time:
20-30 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep. Please bring any previous ultrasounds or related imaging exams with you to your appointment.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. An ultrasound can show the long, tightly coiled tube that lies behind each testicle that collects sperm (epididymis), and the tube (vas deferens) that connects the testicles to the prostate gland.
Testicular ultrasound is done to:
- Evaluate a mass or pain in the testicles.
- Identify and monitor infection or inflammation of the testicles.
- Identify twisting of the spermatic cord cutting off blood supply to the testicles (testicular torsion).
- Monitor for recurrence of testicular cancer.
- Locate an undescended testicle.
- Identify fluid in the scrotum (hydrocele), fluid in the epididymis (spermatocele), blood in the scrotum (hematocele), or pus in the scrotum (pyocele).
Total Exam Time:
20-30 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
Preparing for your Scan:
No prep. Please bring any previous thyroid ultrasounds or related imaging exams with you to your appointment.
What to Expect:
A clear blue gel is applied to the area of study to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) then presses the transducer firmly against the skin and sweeps it back and forth over the area of interest. The sonographer will image, evaluate and measure each thyroid lobe in different planes. You will lie on the ultrasound bed with your neck extended beyond its usual limit (hyperextended).
Total Exam Time:
15-20 minutes
After Care Instructions:
Follow up with your referring physician within 3-5 business days for routine exam results.
We have state-of-the-art technologies to provide you with the most advanced diagnostic services including:
- 128 slice CT(Computed Tomography),
- 3D Mammography
- Ultrasound
- MRI
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- 4D Prenatal Ultrasound
- Dexascan