Diagnostic tests at Lopmudra

A quick picture of the inside of the body, made with a small dose of radiation. It shows bones and the chest most clearly.

Fasting:

Not needed.(usually)

Takes:

A few minutes. The picture itself takes under a second.(usually)

Report:

Usually the same day.(usually)

Pictures of organs made with sound waves, using a gel and a small hand-held probe moved over the skin. It uses no radiation.

Fasting:

Often 6–8 hours for an abdominal scan; usually not needed for other areas. Ask when you book.(usually)

Takes:

Usually 15–30 minutes.(usually)

Report:

Usually the same day.(usually)

A detailed X-ray scan that builds cross-section pictures of the body while you lie on a table that moves through a ring-shaped machine.

Fasting:

Only when contrast dye is used — often about 4 hours without food. Ask when you book.(usually)

Takes:

The scan takes a few minutes; the visit 15–30 minutes, longer with contrast.(usually)

Report:

Usually within 24 hours.(usually)

Detailed pictures of the body made with a strong magnet and radio waves while you lie still inside a tube-shaped machine. It uses no radiation.

Fasting:

Usually not needed; some abdominal scans ask for 4–6 hours. Ask when you book.(usually)

Takes:

Usually 20–60 minutes.(usually)

Report:

Usually within 24–48 hours.(usually)

A recording of the heart's electrical activity, taken through small sticky pads placed on the chest, arms and legs. It is painless.

Fasting:

Not needed.(usually)

Takes:

About 5–10 minutes.(usually)

Report:

The tracing is ready at once; the doctor reads it at the visit.(usually)

An ultrasound of the heart that shows its chambers, valves and pumping on a screen, using a probe moved over the chest.

Fasting:

Not needed for a standard echo.(usually)

Takes:

Usually 20–45 minutes.(usually)

Report:

Usually the same day.(usually)