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Medical Tests & Exams

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine

    A cervical spine MRI can help evaluate various symptoms and also help diagnose tumors, bleeding, swelling, infections, or inflammatory conditions in the vertebrae or surrounding tissues.

  • 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.

  • Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Blood Test

    Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests can check for bleeding or clotting problems and monitor blood-thinning medicine.

  • 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.