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                    • Diagnostic imaging

                    Diagnostic imaging

                    Our centre offers diagnostic imaging for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.

                    Types of tests

                    • fluoroscopy: a look at your body structures or systems in motion
                    • general radiography (X-ray): a look inside your body, for example, at bones and organs
                    • ultrasound: a look at your organs, blood vessels and tissues using sound waves

                    What to bring to your test

                    • two pieces of government-issued identification (such as your healthcare card and driver’s license)
                    • a requisition from your doctor

                    Prepare for your test

                    Ultrasound

                    This test looks at organs, blood vessels and tissues using high-frequency sound waves. The information below will help you get ready for your appointment.

                    General information

                    Arrival time

                    Please come to the front desk 15 minutes before your appointment time.

                    Child supervision

                    We do not provide childcare. Please arrange for someone to watch your children during your appointment.

                    Medications

                    You can continue taking medications as you normally would, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

                    Insulin-dependent diabetics

                    Please consult with your doctor to confirm the dose of insulin you should take on the day of your appointment.

                    Cancellation list for appointments

                    If you would like us to contact you if an earlier appointment becomes available, please give your phone number to the staff at the front desk.

                    Obstetric, pelvic or prostate ultrasounds

                    You must have a full bladder for your appointment. Drink at least four glasses (one litre) of water 1 to 1.5 hours before your appointment and do not empty your bladder during this time.

                    Obstetrical appointments

                    These appointments take around 45 minutes. Family can come into the room at the end of the appointment, with permission from the sonographer. Photos are only done after 16 weeks of pregnancy.

                    Abdomen or gallbladder ultrasounds

                    You must not have anything to eat, drink, smoke or chew after midnight (12 a.m.) before your test.

                    Abdomen and pelvic combined ultrasounds

                    You must not have anything to eat, drink, smoke or chew after midnight (12 a.m.) before your test.

                    You must also have a full bladder for your appointment. Drink at least four glasses (one litre) of water 1 to 1.5 hours before your appointment and do not empty your bladder during this time.

                    Renal (kidneys) ultrasounds

                    You must not eat anything for four hours before your appointment. Drink three glasses of water (750 millilitres) one hour before your appointment and do not empty your bladder during this time.

                    All other ultrasounds

                    You can eat and drink normally before your appointment.

                    Barium swallow test

                    This test uses an X-ray to look at your mouth, throat and esophagus. You will need to drink a barium mixture that allows your doctor to see it move through your system on a video screen.

                    You cannot eat or drink anything after 10 p.m. the night before your test. Please bring comfortable clothing and any eye glasses or hearing aids.

                    Pneumatic dilation of the esophasgus

                    This test may be ordered by the endoscopy department. You will have to fast for six hours before the test or as directed by your doctor.

                    Barium enema

                    This test uses an X-ray to look at the large intestine. Barium will be poured into a tube inserted into your rectum to make sure your intestine shows up clearly on the X-ray.

                    Hysterosalpingogram

                    This text uses an X-ray to look inside your uterus and fallopian tubes. A dye is added to your uterus through a thin tube placed through the vagina to make sure your doctor can clearly see your uterus and fallopian tubes.

                    Your gynecologist will tell you how to prepare for this test.

                    Wait times

                    We see patients with the most urgent medical needs first. You may need to wait longer than expected for this reason.

                    Hours

                    Services are available for emergencies outside regular hours. Walk-in X-ray patients who arrive after 4 p.m. should expect longer wait times.

                    General radiology

                    Daily, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

                    Walk-in patient hours (X-ray only)

                    Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-11 pm.

                    Contact

                    Location

                    Room 1330 (Main Floor)

                    Phone

                    Phone: 780.826.3311

                    Fax

                    780.826.6560

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