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Procedure |
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BMD Procedure |
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Procedure |
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CT Head |
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CT Head with contrast |
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CT Abdomen/ |
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*METFORMIN. If Patient is on Metformin, they must not take it for 2 days AFTER the procedure and blood work (creatinine) must be checked before resuming Metformin |
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CT Spines |
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CT Biopsy |
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CT Chest |
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CT KUB |
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Procedure |
Preparation |
Time for Procedure |
Barium Meal / UGI |
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30-45 minutes |
Barium Enema |
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1 hour |
Small Bowel Follow Through |
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1-4 hours |
Small Bowel Follow Through with pneumocolon |
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1-4 hours |
Void Cystogram |
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1 hour |
Joint Injection - including shoulder & hip injection |
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1 hour |
Procedure | Preparation | Time for procedure | ||
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Femoral/Renal |
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Route: Arm or groin |
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*METFORMIN. If Patient is on Metformin, they must not take it for 2 days AFTER the procedure and blood work (creatinine) must be checked before resuming Metformin. |
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Biopsy |
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Procedure | Preparation | Time for procedure |
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Routine Mammography |
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Breast Needle Localization |
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Breast Biopsy |
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Procedure | Preparation | Time for procedure |
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Head |
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Spine |
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Abdomen/Liver |
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Kidneys |
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** Please note - We are unable to do MRI if you have a Pacemaker, Brain Aneurysm clip, Cochlear Implant or Neuro-Stimulator **
Procedure |
Preparation |
Time for Procedure |
Description |
Bone scan |
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Biliary Scan (Gallbladder) |
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Myocardial Perfusion Scan (Cardiac Scan) |
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Cardiac Wall Motion (RNA or Muga Scan) |
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Gallium Scan |
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White Blood Cell Scan (Infection Imaging) |
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Liver Spleen Scan |
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Liver Scan for Hemangioma |
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Lung Scan |
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Parathyroid Scan |
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Renal Scan (Kidney Scan) |
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Renal Scan with Captopril |
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Thyroid Uptake and Scan |
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Procedure |
Preparation |
Time for Procedure |
Abdominal Ultrasound |
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Abdomen & Pelvis US |
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Biopsy AbdominalBiopsy ChestBiopsy KidneyBiopsy Liver |
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Biopsy Neck |
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Breast |
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US Breast Needle Localization |
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Chest |
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Groin |
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Doppler Abdomen |
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Doppler Venous Legs |
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Doppler Venous Arms |
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Head/ Neuro |
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Kidneys/Bladder |
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Neck |
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Pelvic |
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Pregnancy Early |
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Pregnancy Late |
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