Preparation:
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Skull (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Orbits (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
PNS (PA, Lat, 45degree & Waters view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Nasal Bone (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Mastoids (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Mandible (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Chest (AP, Lat, PA & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Soft Tissue Neck (Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Cervical Spine (AP, Lat, Flexion, Extension & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Dorsal Spine (AP, Lat, Flexion, Extension & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Dorso-lumbar spine (AP, Lat, Flexion & Extension view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Lumbar spine (AP, Lat, Flexion, Extension & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Lumbosacral spine (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Abdomen (Errect, Supine & Deep Cubitus) | 20 to 30 minutes |
KUB (AP view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Shoulder Joint (AP, Lat & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Humerus (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Elbow Joint (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Forearm (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Wrist (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Hand (AP, Lat & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Pelvis (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Pelvis and Hip Joint (Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Femur (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Knee Joint (AP, Lat, Skyline, Weight Baring, Tunnel view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Tibia Fibula (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Ankle Joint (AP & Lat view) | 20 to 30 minutes | Foot (AP, Lat & Oblique view) | 20 to 30 minutes |
OPG | 20 to 30 minutes | Ceph Lat | 20 to 30 minutes |
Preparation:
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Antegrade Nephrostogram | 20 minutes | Cystogram | 60 minutes |
Fistulogram | 30 minutes | Loopogram | 30 minutes |
MCUG | 60 minutes | Retrograde Pyelogram | 60 minutes |
Sinogram | 30 minutes | T-Tube Cholangiogram | 45 minutes |
Urethrogram | 60 minutes |
Preparation:
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 720 minute(s)
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 720 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 08 Hours fasting required (For adults) and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ 08 Hours fasting required (For adults) and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 720 minute(s)
■ Take 02 Tablet Dulcolax for 01 night before the procedure.
■ 8-10 hours fasting required for adults and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 720 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 03 hours fasting required
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ 03 hours fasting required
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 08 Hours fasting required (For adults) and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 45 minute(s)
■ 08 Hours fasting required (For adults) and 2 – 04 hours for child.
■ Please contact the counter.
Duration:
■ 45 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Take 02 Tab. Dulcolax in night & 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 60 minute(s)
■ Take 02 Tab. Dulcolax in night & 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 60 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
■ 12 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 03 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ 03 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 03 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 90 minute(s)
■ 03 hours fasting required.
Duration:
■ 90 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Dulcolax in the night and 8 hours fasting required.
■ Take 1.5 Liter water before study and pass the urine.
■ Fresh blood reports of Creatinine should be normal.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
■ Dulcolax in the night and 8 hours fasting required.
■ Take 1.5 Liter water before study and pass the urine.
■ Fresh blood reports of Creatinine should be normal.
Duration:
■ 120 minute(s)
Hysterosalpingography
Preparation:
■ The hysterosalpingography procedure is best performed on the 8-12th day of menstrual cycle or before ovulation to make certain that you are not pregnant during the exam.
■ Prior to the procedure complimentary Transvaginal Color Doppler Ultrasound is also performed.
■ You will be given mild sedative or over the counter medication to minimize any potential discomfort.
■ Oral is given antibiotic prior to and after the procedure.
■ You should inform your physician of any medications being taken and if there are any allergies, especially to iodinated contrast material.
■ Also inform your doctor about any recent illness or other medical conditions.
■ You may wear a gown during the examination. You may also be asked to remove jewelry, removable dental appliances, spectacles and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with X-ray imaging.
Preparation:
■ The hysterosalpingography procedure is best performed on the 8-12th day of menstrual cycle or before ovulation to make certain that you are not pregnant during the exam.
■ Prior to the procedure complimentary Transvaginal Color Doppler Ultrasound is also performed.
■ You will be given mild sedative or over the counter medication to minimize any potential discomfort.
■ Oral is given antibiotic prior to and after the procedure.
■ You should inform your physician of any medications being taken and if there are any allergies, especially to iodinated contrast material.
■ Also inform your doctor about any recent illness or other medical conditions.
■ You may wear a gown during the examination. You may also be asked to remove jewelry, removable dental appliances, spectacles and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with X-ray imaging.
Preparation:
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
CT Brain Plain | 20 to 30 minutes | CT Orbit Plain | 20 to 30 minutes |
CT Face & Neck Plain | 20 to 30 minutes | CT PNS Fess Protocol | 20 to 30 minutes |
CT Temporal Bone Plain | 20 to 30 minutes | CT Neck Plain | 20 to 30 minutes |
CT Trachea | 20 to 30 minutes | HRCT Chest | 20 to 30 minutes |
CT Chest Plain | 20 to 30 minutes | CT Abdomen Plain | 20 to 30 minutes |
3DCT KUB | 20 to 30 minutes | CT Pelvis Plain | 20 to 30 minutes |
3D CT All Joints (for a specific region) | 20 to 30 minutes |
Preparation:
■ NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
■ NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
CT Brain | 15 minutes | CT Orbit | 20 minutes |
CT Face & Neck | 15 – 20 minutes | CT PNS Fess Protocol | 10 minutes |
CT Temporal Bone | 20 minutes | CT Trachea 3-D | 20 minutes |
CT Chest | 25 minutes | CT Abdomen | 20 minutes |
CT Pelvis | 20 minutes | CT Angio (Aorta, Cerebral, Carotid, Renal, Pulmonary) | 25 to 30 minutes |
Preparation:
■ ON APPOINTMENT. NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
■ ON APPOINTMENT. NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
Duration:
■ 30 minute(s)
Preparation:
■ NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ TAKE 1.5 LITER WATER BEFORE STUDY AND HOLD URINE.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
Duration:
■ 20 minute(s)
■ NOTHING PER ORAL FOR 04 HOURS.
■ TAKE 1.5 LITER WATER BEFORE STUDY AND HOLD URINE.
■ STOP METFORMIN TAB FOR 12 HOURS AFTER AND BEFORE SCAN.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF BLOOD CREATININE.
Duration:
■ 20 minute(s)
Note: Take prior appointment
Preparation:
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
Preparation:
■ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
MRI Brain | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Face & Neck | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Cervical Spine | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Dorsal Spine | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Thoracic Spine | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Lumbar Spine | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Shoulder Joint | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Elbow Joint | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Wrist Joint | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Hand | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Humerus | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Pelvis | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Hip Joint | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Thigh | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Knees | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Tibia Fibula | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Ankle | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Foot | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRCP | 30 – 40 minutes | MRA (Brain & Carotid) | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Liver protocol / Abdomen | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Prostate | 30 – 40 minutes |
MRI Breast (MRM) | 30 – 40 minutes | MRI Cardiac (CMR Protocol) | 30 – 40 minutes |
Note:Take prior appointment.
Preparation:
■ PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY METALLAIC IMPLANTS,PACEMAKER,ANEURYSM CLIPS.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF CREATININE.
Preparation:
■ PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY METALLAIC IMPLANTS,PACEMAKER,ANEURYSM CLIPS.
■ FRESH LAB RESULTS OF CREATININE.
Test | Duration | Test | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
MRI Brain | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Face & Neck | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Cervical Spine | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Dorsal Spine | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Thoracic Spine | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Lumbar Spine | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Shoulder Joint | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Elbow Joint | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Wrist Joint | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Hand | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Humerus | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Pelvis | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Hip Joint | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Thigh | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Knees | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Tibia Fibula | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Ankle | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Foot | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRCP | 60 – 90 minutes | MRA (Brain & Carotid) | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Liver protocol / Abdomen | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Prostate | 60 – 90 minutes |
MRI Breast (MRM) | 60 – 90 minutes | MRI Cardiac (CMR Protocol) | 60 – 90 minutes |
Precaution
Because of the strong magnetic field used during the exam, certain conditions may prevent you from having a MR procedure. When scheduling your appointment and prior to your exam, please alert our staff and technologist to the following conditions that may apply to you. The radiology staff will then let you know whether you can have the MRI exam and whether the exam needs to be modified for your particular condition.
■ Pacemaker
■ Claustrophobia
■ History of kidney problems
■ Neurostimulators (TENS-unit)
■ Implanted drug infusion device (i.e., insulin pump)
■ Exposure of metal fragments to your eye
■ Artificial heart valves
■ Aneurysm clips
■ Cochlear implants
■ Metallic implants and prosthesis
■ Vascular stent or stent graft
■ History as a metal worker
■ Shrapnel or bullet wounds
■ Dorsal column stimulators
■ Allergy to iodine, or gadolinium
■ Mobile Phone
Ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis / Prostate
Preparation:
■ Drink 1 liter of water 1 hour before ultrasound and hold bladder
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Drink 1 liter of water 1 hour before ultrasound and hold bladder
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Gynecological Ultrasound
Preparation:
■ Partially filled bladder
■ No Diet Restriction
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Partially filled bladder
■ No Diet Restriction
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Ultrasound Gallbladder
Preparation:
■ 48 hours of fat free diet and 8 hours of fasting.
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Preparation:
■ 48 hours of fat free diet and 8 hours of fasting.
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Ultrasound Obstetrical
For 2-3 months of pregnancy
Preparation:
■ Drink 2-3 glass of water before ultrasound and hold urine
Duration:
■ For 2-3 months of pregnancy
For more than 3 months of pregnancy
Preparation:
■ No preparation required.
For 2-3 months of pregnancy
Preparation:
■ Drink 2-3 glass of water before ultrasound and hold urine
Duration:
■ For 2-3 months of pregnancy
For more than 3 months of pregnancy
Preparation:
■ No preparation required.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
Transvaginal Ultrasound
TVS (Obstetrical) / Gynecological
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
TVS (Obstetrical) / Gynecological
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
For Follicular Activity
■ Ultrasound immediately after the menstrual cycle and on day 12th to see the follicular / endometrial activity.
Ultrasound
■ Cranial ultrasound
■ COLOR DOPPLER USG (lower limbs, upper limbs, Renal, Carotids, Scrotal)
■ Neck Ultrasound
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
■ Ultrasound immediately after the menstrual cycle and on day 12th to see the follicular / endometrial activity.
Ultrasound
■ Cranial ultrasound
■ COLOR DOPPLER USG (lower limbs, upper limbs, Renal, Carotids, Scrotal)
■ Neck Ultrasound
Preparation:
■ No preparation required
Preparation:
■ Stop taking medications that can increase the risk of bleeding, such as warfarin, Non-steroidal anti-inflame matory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen for 4-5 days before the procedure.
■ Light diet for two days before biopsy to avoid constipation.
■ Eat and drink normally the day of the procedure. You do not need to fast.
■ Take antibiotics 12 to 24 hours before your prostate biopsy to help prevent infection.
■ Do a cleansing enema 2-4 hours before your biopsy appointment.
■ This will prevent the biopsy area from infection due to contamination with faeces.
■ After a prostate biopsy, you'll probably need to take an antibiotic for 3-5 days.
■ You may feel slight soreness and have some light bleeding from your rectum.
■ You may have blood in your urine or stools for a few days.
■ You may also notice that your semen has a red or rust-colored tint caused by a small amount of blood in your semen.
■ This can last for few days.
Call your doctor if you have:
■ Prolonged or heavy bleeding
■ Pain that gets worse
■ Swelling near the biopsy area
■ Difficulty in urination.
Duration:■ Stop taking medications that can increase the risk of bleeding, such as warfarin, Non-steroidal anti-inflame matory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen for 4-5 days before the procedure.
■ Light diet for two days before biopsy to avoid constipation.
■ Eat and drink normally the day of the procedure. You do not need to fast.
■ Take antibiotics 12 to 24 hours before your prostate biopsy to help prevent infection.
■ Do a cleansing enema 2-4 hours before your biopsy appointment.
■ This will prevent the biopsy area from infection due to contamination with faeces.
■ After a prostate biopsy, you'll probably need to take an antibiotic for 3-5 days.
■ You may feel slight soreness and have some light bleeding from your rectum.
■ You may have blood in your urine or stools for a few days.
■ You may also notice that your semen has a red or rust-colored tint caused by a small amount of blood in your semen.
■ This can last for few days.
Call your doctor if you have:
■ Prolonged or heavy bleeding
■ Pain that gets worse
■ Swelling near the biopsy area
■ Difficulty in urination.
■ minute(s)
Elastography (Liver)
Preparation:
■ Patient should be fasting for a minimum of 08 hours prior to the exam.
■ No fluid intake for 04 hours prior to the examination.
■ Patients should take prescribed oral medications on their normal schedule with small sips of water.
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Preparation:
■ Patient should be fasting for a minimum of 08 hours prior to the exam.
■ No fluid intake for 04 hours prior to the examination.
■ Patients should take prescribed oral medications on their normal schedule with small sips of water.
Duration:
■ minute(s)
Investigations for FNA Biopsy:
■ PCR Covid-19
■ HBsAg (Screening)
■ Anti HCV (Screening)
■ Bleeding Time
■ Clotting Time
■ Take Tablet Ciproxin 500 mg 1 tablet in the evening before procedure and one tablet before coming to Alnoor
■ Stop Aspirin/Disprin / Heparin or any anticoagulant 01 week before the procedure.
■ Kleen Enema Per Rectal before coming for procedure
■ PCR Covid-19
■ HBsAg (Screening)
■ Anti HCV (Screening)
■ Bleeding Time
■ Clotting Time
■ Take Tablet Ciproxin 500 mg 1 tablet in the evening before procedure and one tablet before coming to Alnoor
■ Stop Aspirin/Disprin / Heparin or any anticoagulant 01 week before the procedure.
■ Kleen Enema Per Rectal before coming for procedure
Investigations before Radiofrequancy Ablation of Great Saphenous Vein
■ HBsAg (Screening)
■ Anti HCV (Screening)
■ HIV (Screening)
■ Bleeding Time
■ Clotting Time
■ Prothrombin Time (PT with INR)
■ A.P.T.T.
■ PCR Covid-19
■ HBsAg (Screening)
■ Anti HCV (Screening)
■ HIV (Screening)
■ Bleeding Time
■ Clotting Time
■ Prothrombin Time (PT with INR)
■ A.P.T.T.
■ PCR Covid-19