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Pathology Laboratory

  • Valentina Diagnostic Centre offers a wide range of pathology tests with the additional advantage of 24/7 services.
  • The laboratory uses stringent internal quality control (IQC) and external quality control (EQC) to ensure accurate results.
  • We also collect blood samples at convenient locations such as home or office.
  • We email soft copy of the report a also you can check the report on our wesite
Digital Mammography Machine

3D / 4D Sonography (USG)

Sonography is the most commonly performed diagnostic imaging technique. It is used to create an image of internal body structures such as abdomen, Pelvis, Fetus, tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, internal structures. Valentina Diagnostic Centre offers 2D Sonography, 3D Sonography & 4D Sonography.

    We offer following types of USG’s –
  • Soft Tissue Sonography
  • Sonomammography (USG breast )
  • Transrectal sonography for prostate
  • Early Obstetric - Pregnancy Sonography
  • NT scan Pregnancy Sonography
  • Anomaly scan Pregnancy Sonography.
  • Interval Growth Scan Pregnancy Sonography.
  • Follicular/ Ovulation Sonography for infertility.

    • Preparation

  • Preparation for USG will be shared at the time of appointment, depending upon test prescribed.
  • It is advisable to carry previous Sonography, Blood Tests CT Scan reports if previously done.
  • Carry your doctor’s prescription with you on the day of USG.
  • Wear loose, comfortable, easily changeable cloth at the time of USG.
Digital Mammography Machine

Digital X-Ray / Radiography

  • Imaging with X-Rays is a noninvasive medical test. .
  • It involves exposing a part of body to X-Rays to produce pictures of the inside of the body..
Digital Mammography Machine

Valentina Diagnostic Centre offer various types of X-Ray

X-Ray Nasal Bone

X-ray foot

X-Ray Schuller's View

X-Ray Knee

X-Ray Mastoid, Water's View

X-Ray calcaneum

X-Ray Paranasal Sinuses

X-Ray Leg

X-Ray Mandible

X-Ray Ankle

X-Ray Nasal Bone

X-Ray Foot

X-Ray Skull

X-Ray Chest (CXR)

X-Ray Schuller's View

X-Ray Humerus

X-Ray Mastoid, Water's View

X-Ray Forearm

X-Ray Paranasal Sinuses

X-Ray Radius Ulna

X-Ray Mandible

X-Ray Elbow

X-Ray Nasal Bone

X-Ray Elbow

X-Ray Skull

X-Ray Scaphoid View

X-Ray Schuller's View

X-Ray Hand, X-Ray Fingers

X-Ray Mastoid, Water's View

X-Ray Erect Abdomen

X-Ray Paranasal Sinuses

X-Ray KUB

X-Ray Mandible

X-Ray Hip

X-Ray Nasal Bone

X-Ray PBH (Pelvis with Both Hips)

Digital Mammography

It is generally performed in case of lumps in the breast. The test can be performed preventively to look for / screening of breast cancer or in case of various suspected breast diseases.

Preparation

  • Wear easily changeable clothes.
  • You will be given a gown to change.
  • Do not apply any deodorants, powder, or perfume on the day of the test.
  • Do not carry excess cash, wear ornaments.
  • Inform the technologist if you can be pregnant / breastfeeding / any breast implants / previous operative scars / moles over the breast.
  • Please carry previous medical reports / documents while coming for the test.
Digital Mammography Machine

Multislice CT scan / 3D CT Scan

Digital Mammography Machine
  • Computerized Tomography scan uses computers & rotating X-Ray machine to create cross sectional images of the body. 3D images can also be obtained in case required.
  • At Valentina Diagnostic Centre we offer whole body CT scanner with fast scanning speed, optimal dose, excellent image quality providing the complete range of CT applications.
    • Various types of CT Scans which we commonly perform are-
  • CT Scan Brain, CT Scan Orbit, CT Scan PNS, CT Scan Face, CT Scan Neck, CT Scan Chest (Thorax), CT Scan Abdomen & Pelvis, CT scan KUB (For Kidney Ureters and Bladder), CT Scan Joints, CT Scan for spine, CT Scan Fingers, CT Scan for Ribs etc.

Preparation

  • You may be asked not to eat / drink anything for several hours beforehand, especially if a contrast material has to be used.
  • You should wear comfortable, easily changeable cloths at the day of the exam.
  • Do not carry excess cash, wear ornaments.
  • It is advised to come along with a responsible person / relative for the test.
  • Inform the technologist / front desk if you have any history of allergies, any recent illness or medical condition, history of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease,
    and thyroid problem or any incident occurred during previous CT Scan if any.

  • Women should inform the technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant / breastfeeding.
  • Please carry previous medical reports / documents while coming for the test.

2D Echo Color Doppler / Pediatric 2D Echo Color Doppler

2D Echocardiography and Color Doppler. It is a noninvasive painless test, performed by a cardiologist.

During this procedure, the sound waves are directed towards the heart from a small handheld device called a transducer, which sends and receives signals. Heart valves & walls reflect part of the sound waves back to the transducer to produce excellent images of the heart, pericardial structures, & blood vessels.

Preparation

  • You should wear comfortable, easily changeable clothes on the day of the test.
  • Please carry previous medical records and documents.
2D Echo Color Doppler

Computerized Cardiac Stress Test (TMT - TreadMill Test)

Also called as Treadmill test (TMT). It is used to provide information about how the heart responds to exertion. It involves walking on the treadmill at increasing levels of difficulty while your ECG, heart rate, & BP is monitored, you can stop the test anytime if you need to. It determines if there is adequate blood flow to your heart during increasing level of activity. It also evaluates the effectiveness of heart medication to control heart disease. It identifies abnormal heart rhythm. At Valentina Diagnostic Centre the test is carried out in the presence of a cardiologist.

Preparation

  • You may be advised to stop or continue taking certain medication for a particular duration before coming for the test. Please enquire with our staff before coming for the test.
  • You should wear comfortable, easily changeable clothes on the day of exam.
  • Please shave or clip some hair over the chest so that electrodes can stick well.
  • Do not carry excess cash, wear ornaments.
  • It is advised to come along with a responsible person / relative for the test.
  • Please carry any previous medical test results / documents if any while coming for the test.
2D Echo Color Doppler

Computerized ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Electrocardiogram is an electrical recording of the heart.

Procedure-

You will be asked to lie down. The health care provider will attach small electrodes to certain areas of the chest which will record the electrical signals into wavy lines which are often printed on paper.

Preparation

  • Please shave or clip some hair over the chest so that electrodes can stick well.
  • Inform the health care provider if you are taking any medication.
  • The test is performed is performed to see if any damage to the heart, how fast your heart is beating
  • The effects of the drug/ devices used to control the heart such as pacemaker.
  • You should wear comfortable, easily changeable cloths at the day of the exam.
  • Do not carry excess cash, wear ornaments.
  • It is advised to come along with a responsible person / relative for the test.
2D Echo Color Doppler

Computerized PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) Spirometry

Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well your lungs work.

In a sitting position the health care provider will give you a mouthpiece which is connected to a spirometer, you will be asked to inhale & exhale several times. The spirometer records the amount of air you breath in & out over a period of time which will be printed as graph on paper. The test is performed to diagnose certain types of lung disease, to assess the effectiveness of the medication, to check the lungs before the surgery, to measure whether exposure to chemicals at work affects the lung function. The test should not be done in patients where recent history of heart attack or collapsed lung.

Preparation

  • Do not eat a heavy meal before the test.
  • Do not smoke 4-6 hours before the test.
  • Enquire the front desk/ our doctor if you need to stop using bronchodilator/ inhaler medication.
2D Echo Color Doppler

Color Doppler / Doppler Ultrasound

It is a noninvasive test that can be used to estimate the blood flow through the arteries & veins of lower limbs, arms, neck to reveal the clots in any veins.

During pregnancy may be used to look at blood flow in unborn baby to check the health of the fetus.

Various types of Doppler available at Valentina -

  • Abdominal
  • Carotid
  • Renal
  • Gravid Uterus
  • Single limb( arterial & venous)
  • Double/ both limb Doppler ( arterial & venous)

Preparation

  • Carry doctor’s prescription
  • Carry all previous reports if you have undergone the procedure earlier.
  • Wear easily changeable loose clothes while coming for the test.
2D Echo Color Doppler

EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Electroencephalogram is a noninvasive test that detects the electrical activity of the brain. It is done to detect seizures & diagnose epilepsy , sleep disorders, brain injuries, stroke

Procedure-

Small metal discs with thin wires ( electrodes ) are placed on the scalp. The brain cells communicate via electrical impulses, the activity shows up as wavy lines which is printed on a paper.

Preparation

  • Hair should be oil free, washed & dried before coming for the procedure
  • Carry all previous reports if you have undergone procedure earlier.
2D Echo Color Doppler

24 hour BP monitoring (Ambulatory BP)

24 hour BP monitoring (Ambulatory BP) Also known as Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is when your blood pressure is measured as you move around, living your normal daily life. It is measured for up to 24 hours. A small digital blood pressure monitor is attached to a belt around your waist and connected to a cuff around your upper arm. It is small enough not to affect your normal daily life and you can even sleep with it on.

2D Echo Color Doppler

What are the benefits?

By measuring your blood pressure at regular intervals up to 24 hours, your doctor is able to get a clear idea of how your blood pressure changes throughout the day. Also, because you are able to carry on with your normal routine, it avoids the problems of ‘white coat’ syndrome (where your blood pressure rises because you are feeling anxious about being tested by your doctor or nurse).

It is done to:
  • Establish a diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • Establish a diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • Establish a diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • To help to decide whether any change to your medication is required
  • To further investigate people whose blood pressure is hard to control
  • To see how well a patient’s blood pressure medicines are controlling blood pressure throughout the day
  • To see what happens to a patient’s blood pressure at night

Procedure

This type of blood pressure measurement is similar to your usual blood pressure measurement: an electronic monitor takes your blood pressure by inflating a cuff around your upper arm and then slowly releasing the pressure. Normally, the monitor is fitted at Valentina Diagnostic Centre by health professional. It will be placed inside a protective cover and it is important that it remains in this for the duration of the monitoring. The machine then takes blood pressure readings at regular intervals throughout the day. Normally this is around every 15 minutes during the daytime and 60 minutes at night but may vary between different clinics.

If asked by your referring doctor you will need to keep the monitor on throughout the night. At the end of the monitoring period you can remove the machine and cuff and give it back to the Centre. The machine will have stored all your readings and these will then be analyzed.

What do I need to do?

To allow the machine to work properly, it is important to make sure that the tube to the machine is not twisted or bent. Also, just before the machine is about to take a reading, it will alert you. When this happens you should: sit down, if possible ,keep the cuff at the same level as your heart ,keep your arm still ,do not talk or cross your legs during the recording.

Your clinician may ask you to keep a diary whilst wearing the monitor; what time you went to bed and got up and if and when you took medications. Some people find 24-hour testing distracting and uncomfortable. Your clinician should advise you of what to do in this case when they fit the monitor.

Do I need to do anything different because I’m being tested?

No. Because the test is being carried out to find out what your normal daily blood pressure is, it is important to carry on with your normal routine and do all the things you would normally do. However, you should avoid vigorous exercise.

What clothes should I wear for the appointment?

You should wear loose clothing, preferably a short sleeved top. The monitor will be fitted underneath your top.

Do I have to sleep with the monitor on?

Yes, if requested by the doctor or nurse it is important that you keep the monitor on during the night. This will help us understand what your blood pressure is doing whilst you are sleeping

May I take a bath/shower whilst undergoing monitoring?

Avoid showering or bathing during the period of measurement as water may damage the machine. If you decide to take a bath or a shower you will need to take off the monitor and cuff as these are not waterproof and you must not get them wet. You need to make sure when reapplying the cuff that it is in the same position as when originally fitted. If you are unsure then ask your nurse for advice.

May I exercise with the monitor on?

We advise patients to avoid going to the gym/ exercising whilst the monitor is attached. A gentle or brisk walk is fine.

Will I need to keep a diary whilst having the monitoring done?

When we analyze the results, we rely on the information you provide in your diary. Sometimes there may be perfectly good reasons as to why your blood pressure was high, for example, when running for a bus. Each time your blood pressure is recorded, you may be asked to make a note of the time and your activity (walking, sitting, smoking etc). You do not need to do this at night, but you must remember to complete the section on the diary which records when you went to sleep and woke up.

Should I document when I take all my medications?

You may be advised of this by the health professional at your appointment. Document the name and dose of the drug and the time it was taken. Also record any symptoms felt during the monitoring (pain, dizziness etc) Please carry identity proof, Address proof while coming for the test.

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