Medical Tests & Exams

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Lumbar Spine

  A lumbar spine MRI is a painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the bones, disks, and other structures in the lower back.

• Nasopharyngoscopy

  A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.

• Newborn Screening Tests

  Newborn screening tests look for health conditions that aren’t apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done.

• Pelvic X-Ray Exam

  A pelvic X-ray is a test that makes pictures of the inside of the hips and upper legs to see problems like broken bones.

• PET/MRI Scan

  A PET/MRI scan is an imaging test that combines PET and MRI in one session. It creates very detailed pictures of the inside of the body.

• Phosphorus Blood Test

  Doctors may order a phosphorus blood test to check for kidney disorders, calcium and bone problems, or other conditions.

• Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis

  In amniocentesis, doctors take a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby to check for signs of problems such as chromosomal disorders, genetic problems, and neural tube defects

• Prenatal Test: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

  A chorionic villus sampling (CVS) checks cells from the placenta for chromosomal abnormalities. Most women whose pregnancies are not high-risk don’t need this test.

• Prenatal Test: Contraction Stress Test

  A contraction stress test measures the fetal heart rate to ensure that a baby can handle contractions during labor.

• Prenatal Test: First Trimester Screening

  The first trimester screening (or first trimester screen) includes a blood test and an ultrasound exam. It’s done to see if a fetus is at risk for a chromosomal abnormality or birth defect.