Laboratory Test Preparation

| Test | : | KNEE X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Not Applicable |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | A knee X-ray can help find the causes of common signs and symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the knee. It can detect broken bones or a dislocated joint. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | KNEE X-RAY (MERCHANT'S) |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Not Applicable |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | A knee X-ray (MERCHANT'S) can help find the causes of common signs and symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the knee. It can detect broken bones or a dislocated joint. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | KUB X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Scout film KUB |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | The kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUB) radiograph is optimized for assessment of the urogenital system, and should not be confused with the AP supine abdomen view. However, in cases where the patient may have both gastrointestinal and urogenital abnormalities, all pathologies will still be reported. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper and lower 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? Bowel Preparation Details: |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | LEG X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Tibia/Fibula |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Leg x-ray is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP), and lateral radiograph. It is often used to evaluate the entirety of the tibia and fibula after trauma |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | MANDIBLE X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Jaw |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Mandibular x-ray is used to indicate trauma to the mandibular region, pain on opening and closing of the mouth, problems with jaw movement, dental disease, mandibular masses and metabolic disease affecting the skull. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | MASTOID X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Air cells |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Mastoid x-ray is used to the visualization of the temporal bones of arcuate eminence, mastoid antrum, superior semicircular canal, internal auditory meatus, cochlea and external auditory meatus. It is also valuable in the diagnosis of apical petrositis and acoustic neuroma. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | NASAL BONE X-RAY |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Not Applicable |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Nasal Bone x-ray is often primarily used in assessing various nasal bone fractures in the trauma setting, this view may be done bilaterally (for comparison of affected versus unaffected side) or unilaterally (only affected side). |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | Orbital X-ray |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Not Applicable |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Orbital x ray, or orbital radiography, is used to detect problems resulting from injury or trauma to the eye. If there is a suspicion that a metallic foreign body may be present, the patient will have x rays taken of the orbit to ensure that no foreign body is present. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | Paranasal Sinus X-ray |
| Other Test Request Name | : | PNS |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | X-ray of paranasal sinuses is done if you’re experiencing symptoms of a sinus problem or sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
| Test | : | Patella X-ray |
| Other Test Request Name | : | Knee Cap X-ray |
| Test Composition | : | Not Applicable |
| Intended Use | : | Patella X-ray can help find the causes of common signs and symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the knee. It can detect broken bones or a dislocated joint. |
| Methodology | : | Not Applicable |
| Laboratory Section | : | Not Applicable |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | • There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement | : | Not Applicable |
| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| Transport Temperature | : | Not Applicable |
| Rejection Criteria | : | Not Applicable |
| Running Day | : | Not Applicable |
| Cut Off Time | : | Not Applicable |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | Result will be available online the next day at 2PM. |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | Radiopaedia |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | Not Applicable |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | : | Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Not Applicable |
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