Laboratory Test Preparation

• 24 Hour Urine K

Not applicable

• used to confirm hyperkalemia or hypokalemia
• used to diagnose a kidney disease or injury, such as medullary cystic kidney disease
• used to diagnose adrenal gland problems, such as hypoaldosteronism and Conn’s syndrome
• used to verify a low or high blood potassium test result
• used to monitor possible side effects of medications or drug treatments

Direct ISE

Chemistry

Female patients CANNOT collect sample during their monthly period (menstruation). Collection should be done at least 3 days after her last day of menstruation.

24 Hour Urine Collection procedure:

1. Void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the collection period.
3. Keep specimen on ice during collection.
4. Label the bottle with patient name and date & time collection started and ended.

Clean plastic container

24 Hr Urine Sample
NOTE: 60mL aliquot of the whole 24hr urine sample is acceptable. Ensure correct aliquoting procedure is followed (place all samples in one container and mix well prior to obtaining an aliquot)

Not applicable

4 Days

7 Days

6 Months

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Improper urine collection

Daily

Monday to Saturday:6:00 PM

RUNNING TIME: 7:00 AM

RELEASING TIME: ROUTINE
• 3 days after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger

25.00-120.00 mmol/24Hr (25.00-120.00 mg/24Hr)

None specified

Not applicable

electrolytes

• 24 Hour Urine Na

Not applicable

• Used in determining the integrity of tubular reabsorptive function
• Used to distinguish between various forms of renal failure and classifying hyponatremia
• Used to help determine the cause of an abnormal sodium blood level

Direct ISE

Chemistry

24 Hour Urine Collection procedure:

1. Void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the collection period.
3. Keep specimen on ice during collection.
4. Label the bottle with patient name and date & time collection started and ended.

Clean plastic container

24 Hr Urine Sample
NOTE: 60mL aliquot of the whole 24hr urine sample is acceptable. Ensure correct aliquoting procedure is followed (place all samples in one container and mix well prior to obtaining an aliquot)

Not applicable

24 Hours

7 Days

6 Months

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Improper urine collection

Daily

Monday to Saturday: 6:00 PM

RUNNING TIME: 7:00 AM onwards

RELEASING TIME: ROUTINE
• 3 days after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
 

40.00-220.00 mmol/24Hr (40.00-220.00 mg/24Hr)

None specified

Not applicable

electrolytes

• 24 Hour Urine UA

Not applicable

• Used to help diagnose the cause of recurrent kidney stones and to monitor people with gout for stone formation.

Enzymatic colorimetric

Chemistry

• Obtain urine preservative (10mL 10% NaOH) from laboratory prior to collection.
• Place all preservative in sample container prior to collection.
NOTE: Use 1 container for the whole urine collection.

24 Hour Urine Collection procedure:

1. Void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the collection period.
3. Keep specimen at room temperature during collection.
4. Label the bottle with patient name and date & time collection started and ended.

Clean plastic container with 10mL NaOH

24 Hr Urine Sample
NOTE: 60mL aliquot of the whole 24hr urine sample is acceptable. Ensure correct aliquoting procedure is followed (place all samples in one container and mix well prior to obtaining an aliquot)

Not applicable

4 Days (Upon addition of NaOH)

Unacceptable

Unacceptable

Transport specimen at 15-25°C (room temperature)

• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Improper urine collection/ NO urine preservative added (10 mL of 10% NaOH)

Daily

Monday to Saturday:10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00pm

RUNNING TIME: 6:00 AM onwards

RELEASING TIME: ROUTINE
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
RELEASING TIME: STAT
• After 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

1200.00-5900.00 umol/24Hr (201.68-991.60 mg/24Hr)

• Calcium dobesilate, Levodopa and methyldopa can all cause artificially low uric acid results.
• Dicynone (Etamsylate) at therapeutic concentrations may lead to false-low results.
• High homogentisic acid concentrations in urine samples lead to false results.
• Acetaminophen, Acetylcysteine and Metamizole are metabolized quickly.
• Therefore, interference from these substances is unlikely but cannot be excluded.

Not applicable

Kidney stones, Serum Urate; UA, Uric Acid

• VMA
• Vanylmandelic acid

Not applicable

Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma

Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma.

Major urinary product resulting from the metabolic degradation of catecholamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.

Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS)

Special Test

• Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco (including use of nicotine patch), bananas, citrus fruits and strenuous exercise prior for 48 Hours prior to collection.
• Note Date and Time of Collection (Start/End)

Collection Procedure:

1. Instruct the patient to void at the beginning of collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of collection period.
3. Mix 24 hour urine collected.
4. Label the bottle with patient name, date & time collection started, date & time collection ended and total volume measured.
5. Note total volume.
6. Submit the specimen to HPD

Leak proof clean container without preservative

100 mL of 24 hour Urine

Not Applicable

24 Hours

7 Days

28 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Quantity not sufficient
• Received room temperature
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Batch Running

Friday, 4:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Available upon request

• Common anti hypertensives (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal interference.

• Alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco (including use of nicotine patch), bananas, citrus fruits and strenuous exercise may interfere with the assay.

Not applicable

Extracranial solid cancer in childhood, most common cancer in infancy

Not Applicable

1. Metanephrine
2. Normetanephrine
3. Total Metanephrine

Aids in diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla

Test is useful in the evaluation of pheochromocytoma.

To help diagnose or rule out a rare tumor of the adrenal gland called a pheochromocytoma or a rare tumor outside the adrenal glands called a paraganglioma; these tumors (PPGL) produce excess cathecolamines, which are broken down to metanephrines.

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Special Test

• Patient should avoid Tobacco, Tea, coffee for 3 days prior to specimen collection.
• Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection.
• It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for 3 days prior to collection. Consult your doctor before following this preparation.

Collection Procedures :

1. Instruct the patient to void at the beginning of collection period and discard the specimen
2. Collect all urine including the final voided at the end of collection period.
3. Mix 24 hour urine collected.
4. Label the bottle with patient name, date & time collection started, date and time collection ended and total volume measured.
5. Note total volume.
6. Submit the specimen to HPD.

Leak proof clean container without preservative

100 mL of 24 hour Urine

Not Applicable

2 Days

7 Days

30 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Quantity not sufficient
• Received room temperature
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Batch Running

Monday, 12:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Available upon request

• Common Antihypertensives (diuretics, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, Alpha and Beta Blockers) cause minimal or no interference
• Medications which are alpha agonist (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) may interfere with the assay.
• Substances from Tobacco, Tea, coffee may interfere with the assay.

Q: When to get tested?

A: When your healthcare provider either suspects that you have a tumor that produces catecholamines or wants to rule out the possibility; when you (especially if you are younger than age 40) have sudden bursts (paroxysms) of signs and symptoms, such as high blood pressure (especially if it doesn't respond to standard treatment), severe headaches, rapid heart rate (palpitations), sweating, tremors and flushing; when you have a hereditary (genetic) risk for developing PPGL; when a tumor has been treated or removed, to monitor for recurrence; occasionally, when an adrenal tumor is detected incidentally, such as during an imaging test.

Q: When is it ordered?

A:Urine metanephrines are ordered when your healthcare provider either suspects that you have a tumor that produces cathecolamiomines or wants to rule out the possibility. It may be ordered when you (especially if you are younger than age 40) have sudden bursts (paroxysms) of signs and symptoms  such as:

Not Applicable

1. Metanephrine
2. Normetanephrine
3. Total Metanephrine

  Aids in diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla

Test is useful in the evaluation of pheochromocytoma.

To help diagnose or rule out a rare tumor of the adrenal gland called a pheochromocytoma or a rare tumor outside the adrenal glands called a paraganglioma; these tumors (PPGL) produce excess cathecolamines, which are broken down to metanephrines.

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Special Test

•    Patient should avoid Tobacco, Tea, coffee for 3 days prior to specimen collection.
• Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection.
• It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for 3 days prior to collection. Consult your doctor before following this preparation.

Collection Procedures :

1. Instruct the patient to void at the beginning of collection period and discard the specimen
2. Collect all urine including the final voided at the end of collection period.
3. Mix 24 hour urine collected.
4. Label the bottle with patient name, date & time collection started, date and time collection ended and total volume measured.
5. Note total volume.
6. Submit the specimen to HPD.

Leak proof clean container without preservative

100 mL of 24 hour Urine

Not Applicable

2 Days

7 Days

30 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Quantity not sufficient
• Received room temperature
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Batch Running

Monday, 12:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Available upon request

• Common Antihypertensives (diuretics, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, Alpha and Beta Blockers) cause minimal or no interference
• Medications which are alpha agonist (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) may interfere with the assay.
• Substances from Tobacco, Tea, coffee may interfere with the assay.

Q: When to get tested?

A: When your healthcare provider either suspects that you have a tumor that produces catecholamines or wants to rule out the possibility; when you (especially if you are younger than age 40) have sudden bursts (paroxysms) of signs and symptoms, such as high blood pressure (especially if it doesn't respond to standard treatment), severe headaches, rapid heart rate (palpitations), sweating, tremors and flushing; when you have a hereditary (genetic) risk for developing PPGL; when a tumor has been treated or removed, to monitor for recurrence; occasionally, when an adrenal tumor is detected incidentally, such as during an imaging test.

Q: When is it ordered?

A:Urine metanephrines are ordered when your healthcare provider either suspects that you have a tumor that produces cathecolamiomines or wants to rule out the possibility. It may be ordered when you (especially if you are younger than age 40) have sudden bursts (paroxysms) of signs and symptoms  such as:

Catecholamines, Plasma Free Metanephrines, Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)

• 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D
• Total Vitamin D
• Vitamin D

Not applicable

• To determine if abnormal Calcium, Phosphorus and PTH is a result of a deficiency or excess of vitamin D.
• To help diagnose or monitor problems with parathyroid gland functioning
• To screen people who are at high risk of Vitamin D deficiency
• To help monitor the health status of individuals with diseases that interfere with fat absorption, such as cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
• To monitor people who have had gastric bypass surgery and may not be able to absorb enough vitamin D
• To help determine the effectiveness of treatment when vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium supplementation is prescribed

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Chemistry

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-3 mL Serum
 

1-3 mL Plasma (K2 and K3 EDTA, Na-Heparin, Li-heparin powder, Li-heparin plasma separator)

72 Hours

12 Days

12 Months (4 Freeze-Thaw cycles)

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Markedly hemolyzed specimen
• Lipemic sample
• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper collection tube used

• Specimen stored/transported outside the temperature range

• Heat inactivated specimens

• Pooled specimens

• Specimens with obvious microbial contamination

• Specimens with fungal growth

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Monday to Saturday:10:00 PM

Sunday:6:00PM

ROUTINE
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

75.00~100.00 nmol/L  ( 30.00~40.00 ng/mL)

• When testing samples from patients whose predominant form of vitamin D is vitamin D2, such as patients receiving vitamin D2 supplementation, results that are subtherapeutic should be confirmed with another method, such as LC-MS/MS, before being used for patient management.
• Specimens from patients who have received preparations of rabbit monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis or therapy may contain human anti-rabbit antibodies (HARA). Such specimens may show either falsely elevated or depressed values when tested with assay kits that employ rabbit monoclonal antibodies.
• Heterophilic antibodies in human serum can react with reagent immunoglobulins, interfering with in vitro immunoassays. Patients routinely exposed to animals or to animal serum products can be prone to this interference, and anomalous values may be observed.
• Rheumatoid factor (RF) in human serum can react with reagent immunoglobulins, interfering with in vitro immunoassays.
• Alinity I 25-OH Vitamin D assay is susceptible to interference effects from triglycerides at >500 mg/dL.

Q: What are the composition of 25-OH Vitamin D (CMIA)?
A: Vitamin D3(Cholecalciferol) and Vitamin D2 ( Ergocalciferol)

Q: Is Vitamin D3 same with 25-OH Vitamin D (CMIA)?
A: No, this assay (Vitamind D Total) detects both D2 and D3. This assay is also kown as Vitamin D Total.

Calcium, Phosphorus, PTH, Magnesium, Bone Markers, Trace Minerals

is used to demonstrate small pleural effusions, or for the investigation of pneumothorax and air trapping due to inhaled foreign bodies.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A. There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible.
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line?
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Colar bone x-ray

is used to detect bony tenderness, fracture, congenital abnormalities and deformity.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A. All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately
 

is used for trauma, bony tenderness,  suspected fractures, dislocations, obvious deformity,  detecting joint effusions,  arthritis,  infection.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to beX-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A. Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7. Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Thigh x-ray

The femur or thigh x-ray is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP), and lateral radiograph. This utilized to asses for abnormalities pertaining to the shaft of the femur (often requested when fringe abnormality is seen on hip or knee radiographs).

It is also used to detect the following:

• trauma
• obvious deformities
• suspected foreign body
• inability to weight bear
• osteomyelitis

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will
provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Foot x-ray is comprised of a dorsoplantar (DP), medial oblique, and a lateral projection. This x-ray often utilized in emergency departments after trauma or sports related injuries.

It also use to detect the following:

• bony tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal
• bony tenderness at the navicular bone
• inability to weight-bear more than four steps
• non-traumatic foot pain

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7. Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Radius Ulna

Forearm x-ray is comprised of an anteroposterior and lateral projection. It is used to examine the entire radius and ulna including articulations distally and proximal. Typically requested for midshaft injuries

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Hand x-ray consists of posteroanterior, oblique, and lateral projections. Although additional radiographs can be taken for specific indications. This is use to primarily examines the radiocarpal and distal radioulnar joints, the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.

• There is no special preparation.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Hips x-ray is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP) with additional projections such as frogleg view and Judet view. It is used to evaluate multi-trauma patients. It examines the main pelvic ring, obturator foramina, sacroiliac joints, symphysis pubis, acetabulum, sacral foramina, and the proximal femur.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.