All Palmetto Primare Care physicians have access to our state-of-the-art diagnostic center. It combines all of the testing proceedures into one location, so multiple tests can run at this single location. This was designed with our patients in mind.

Some of the most common tests provided at the diagnostic center are:

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Ultrasound tests are painless procedure that help doctors  assess and diagnose a variety of conditions.  A doctor may use an ultrasound to asses organ damage after an illness or accident.  Some symptoms that may cause a doctor to order this exam are pain, swelling, or infection.

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 This test measures air flow into and out of the lungs, indicating both the air flow rates and volume obtained, during a patients maximum forced inhalation and exhalation effort.

Dexa scans are the most commonly used test to measure bone density. This test is used to determine the presence of osteoporosis. Women over the age of 65 should have a dexa scan done once a year, unless ordered differently by a physician.

Clinical Laboratory Tests are an important tool in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Physicians use     Laboratory Tests as the basis for many of their medical diagnosis and treatment decisions.  Blood, urine, body fluid, or tissue specimens are tested by a variety of instruments and procedures.  The Laboratory plays a vital role in today’s increasing awareness and early detection and prevention of diseases. 

This test is done by measuring the blood pressure in the ankle and in the arm while a person is at rest. The result of your ABI is used to predict the severity of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is the ongoing blockage of oxygen-rich blood to the legs, pelvis, abdomen, arms , or neck. The main cause is the buildup of cholesterol or plaque on the inside of the arteries.

 An electromyogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals. These tests may be performed separately or in conjunction with one another. They are used to help determine the extent of a nerve compression, or may be used to detect carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica.

A nuclear stress test measures blood flow to your heart muscle at rest and during stress. A radioactive substance is injected into your bloodstream. This substance mixes with your blood and travels to your heart. A special scanner — which detects the radioactive material in your heart — creates images of your heart muscle. Your physician may order this test if they suspect artery blockage or to investigate the cause of chest pain.

This test uses painless Ultrasound technology to capture in- depth images of the heart. The echocardiogram allows doctors to evaluate heart murmurs, check the pumping   function of the heart, and evaluate patients who have had heart attacks. It is a very good screening test for heart    disease in certain groups of patients.

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