Lab and Imaging

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X-Ray

produce images of the structures inside your body, especially bones

  • bone fractures; infections; swallowed items; digestive tract problems


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CT Scan

series of x-rays to create cross-sections of the inside of the body including bones, blood vessels and soft issues

  • injures from trauma; bone fractures; vascular disease; infections


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Ultrasound/Sonogram

produce images of organs and show parts of the body in motion

  • heart beating or blood flowing through blood vessels

    • gallbladder disease; genital/prostate issues; blood flow problems; monitoring pregnancy


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MRI Scan

uses a magnetic field to align the nuclei of atoms int he body

nuclei emit rotating magnetic fields which can be used to create 3D images of the body

  • tumors; spinal cord injuries; tendon injuries; cerebrovascular accidents