TECHNOLOGIES

 

Computed Tomography Scan (CT) Scan is a radiological examination method to view any part of the body in cross sections. The examination allows the physicians to evaluate the required body or organ using sectional images in order to reveal the cause to the disease.

Before the procedure:

  1. Your doctor will let you sign a consent after explaining the procedure; make sure you understand and ask all questions before you sign.
  2. Metal objects, including jewellery, eyeglasses, dentures and hairpins, may affect the CT images and should be left at home or removed prior to your exam.
  3. You may also be asked to remove hearing aids and removable dental work. Women will be asked to remove bras containing metal underwire. You may be asked to remove any piercings, if possible.

FibroScan® is a non-invasive, quick, painless and easy method to measure liver scarring, or fibrosis that is caused by various liver diseases. The process will only take 5-7 minutes to perform without any sedation required since this is a painless test, this convenient process comes without side effects. Results are available and is processed on the same day.

Your physician may recommend the test if you have one of the following chronic liver conditions:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Alcoholic liver disease
  • Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Genetic diseases such as hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease
  • Cirrhosis

Bone Densitometry or Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower spine and hips) to measure bone loss. It is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis and to assess an individual’s risk for developing fractures. DEXA is

  • Simple
  • Quick
  • Non-invasive.
  • It is also the most accurate method for diagnosing osteoporosis.

How to prepare:

This exam requires little to no special preparation. Tell your doctor and the technologist:

  • If there is a possibility you are pregnant
  • If you recently had a barium exam
  • Received an injection of contrast material for a CT or radioisotope scan.

Leave jewellery at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. You should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your exam.