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Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
MRA BRAIN
An MRA Brain is a non-invasive imaging test that uses MRI technology to visualize blood vessels in the brain. It helps assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in the brain’s arteries. What Does This MRA Evaluate? ✅ Aneurysms – Identifies bulging or weak spots in blood vessels that may rupture. ✅ Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) – Detects abnormal tangles of blood vessels. ✅ Stroke & Blood Clots – Evaluates blocked or narrowed arteries causing stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). ✅ Carotid Artery Disease – Assesses narrowing or blockages in major arteries supplying blood to the brain. ✅ Brain Tumors with Vascular Involvement – Examines abnormal blood vessel growth related to tumors.
MRCP (MAGNETIC RESONANCE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY)
MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) is a specialized MRI scan that focuses on the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas. It is a non-invasive alternative to endoscopic procedures like ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and does not require contrast injection in most cases. What Does MRCP Evaluate? ✅ Bile Ducts & Gallbladder – Detects gallstones, strictures, blockages, or bile duct tumors. ✅ Pancreas & Pancreatic Ducts – Assesses pancreatitis, cysts, tumors, or ductal abnormalities. ✅ Liver & Hepatic Ducts – Identifies biliary obstructions or complications from liver disease. ✅ Post-Surgical Biliary Anatomy – Evaluates bile duct changes after gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) or liver transplant. ✅ Congenital Abnormalities – Detects biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, or other birth defects of the bile ducts.
MRI ABDOMEN AND PELVIS PLAIN
An MRI Abdomen and Pelvis Plain is a non-contrast MRI scan that provides a detailed evaluation of the abdominal and pelvic organs, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands, bladder, reproductive organs, and surrounding structures. What Does This MRI Evaluate? ✅ Liver & Gallbladder – Detects fatty liver, cysts, cirrhosis, gallstones, or tumors. ✅ Pancreas – Assesses pancreatitis, cysts, or pancreatic tumors. ✅ Kidneys & Adrenal Glands – Evaluates kidney stones, cysts, tumors, or adrenal masses. ✅ Spleen & Lymph Nodes – Detects enlargement, infections, or blood-related disorders. ✅ Bladder & Urinary Tract – Identifies bladder wall thickening, stones, or tumors. ✅ Female Reproductive Organs (Uterus & Ovaries) – Assesses fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or masses. ✅ Male Reproductive Organs (Prostate & Testes) – Detects prostate enlargement, inflammation, or tumors. ✅ Pelvic Bones & Joints – Evaluates hip joint issues, fractures, or bone tumors.
MRI ABDOMEN AND PELVIS WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST
An MRI Abdomen and Pelvis With and Without Contrast is a detailed imaging scan that evaluates the abdominal and pelvic organs before and after contrast injection. This helps in detecting and characterizing tumors, infections, inflammation, and vascular abnormalities more accurately. What Does This MRI Evaluate? ✅ Liver & Gallbladder – Differentiates fatty liver, cirrhosis, benign cysts, and malignant tumors. ✅ Pancreas – Assesses pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, or tumors. ✅ Kidneys & Adrenal Glands – Detects kidney stones, cysts, tumors, or adrenal growths. ✅ Spleen & Lymph Nodes – Identifies enlarged lymph nodes, infections, or blood-related disorders. ✅ Bladder & Urinary Tract – Evaluates bladder tumors, stones, or inflammation. ✅ Female Reproductive Organs (Uterus & Ovaries) – Detects fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or pelvic masses. ✅ Male Reproductive Organs (Prostate & Testes) – Assesses prostate enlargement, tumors, or testicular masses. ✅ Pelvic Bones & Joints – Detects hip joint degeneration, fractures, or bone tumors. ✅ Blood Flow & Vascular Abnormalities – Identifies tumor vascular supply, thrombosis, or inflammation.
MRI ABDOMEN PLAIN
An MRI Abdomen Plain (Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the abdomen without contrast) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the abdominal organs and structures. Unlike contrast-enhanced MRI, this scan is done without injecting any contrast dye. Why Is It Done? It helps in evaluating conditions related to: Liver (fatty liver, cirrhosis, tumors) Gallbladder & Bile Ducts (gallstones, inflammation) Pancreas (pancreatitis, tumors, cysts) Kidneys & Adrenal Glands (stones, tumors, infections) Spleen (enlargement, cysts) Blood Vessels (aneurysms, blockages)
MRI ABDOMEN WITH CONTRAST
An MRI Abdomen with Contrast is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan of the abdomen where a contrast dye (usually Gadolinium-based) is injected into a vein to enhance the visibility of blood vessels, organs, and abnormal tissues. Why Is Contrast Used? The contrast dye improves image clarity by highlighting: ✅ Blood flow in organs and tumors ✅ Inflammation, infections, or abnormal growths ✅ Small lesions or tumors that might not be visible in a non-contrast MRI What Conditions Can It Detect? Liver: Cirrhosis, fatty liver, tumors (Hepatocellular carcinoma, metastases) Gallbladder & Bile Ducts: Gallstones, inflammation (cholecystitis) Pancreas: Tumors, pancreatitis, cysts Kidneys & Adrenal Glands: Tumors, cysts, vascular abnormalities Blood Vessels: Aneurysms, blockages, or abnormal connections Procedure Preparation: Fasting for 4–6 hours may be required. During the Scan: The contrast is injected via an IV, and images are taken before and after administration. Duration: About 30–60 minutes. After the Scan: The contrast is usually cleared through the kidneys, so drinking water helps flush it out. Is Contrast Safe? Generally safe, but not recommended for people with severe kidney disease due to the risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). Possible mild side effects: Nausea, headache, or a warm sensation. Severe allergic reactions are rare.
MRI BRAIN (WITH IAM PROTOCOL) WITH AND WITHOUT IV CONTRAST
This is a specialized MRI scan of the brain that includes an Internal Auditory Meatus (IAM) protocol, performed both before and after intravenous (IV) contrast injection. MRI Brain – A detailed scan of the brain to assess its structures and functions. With IAM Protocol – Focuses on the internal auditory meatus (IAM), which is the bony canal that houses the auditory (hearing) and vestibular (balance) nerves. This is often done to evaluate hearing loss, tinnitus, or vestibular disorders. With and Without IV Contrast – Without Contrast: Provides a baseline image of brain structures and the IAM region. With Contrast (Gadolinium-based dye): Enhances visibility of tumors (like acoustic neuromas), infections, inflammation, and blood vessel abnormalities. Why Is This MRI Done? Doctors may order this study to: Assess hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Detect acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) – benign tumors on the hearing/balance nerve Evaluate dizziness or vertigo (vestibular disorders) Look for multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions affecting the auditory nerve Identify nerve inflammation or infections
MRI BRAIN AND ORBITS PLAIN
An MRI Brain and Orbits Plain is a non-contrast MRI scan used to evaluate the brain and eye structures (orbits) for abnormalities without the use of contrast dye. What Does This MRI Evaluate? ✅ Brain – Detects strokes, tumors, cysts, brain swelling, or structural abnormalities. ✅ Orbits (Eye Structures) – Assesses the optic nerve, eye muscles, eyeball, and surrounding tissues for conditions like inflammation, swelling, or tumors. ✅ Nerve Structures – Evaluates cranial nerves responsible for vision, eye movement, and facial sensations. ✅ Sinus and Skull Base – Identifies sinus infections, fluid buildup, or bone abnormalities.
MRI BRAIN AND ORBITS WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST
An MRI Brain and Orbits With and Without Contrast is a detailed MRI scan of the brain and eye structures (orbits), performed before and after contrast injection to enhance the visualization of abnormalities. What Does This MRI Evaluate? ✅ Brain – Detects tumors, strokes, multiple sclerosis (MS), infections, and structural abnormalities. ✅ Orbits (Eye Structures) – Assesses the optic nerve, eye muscles, retina, and surrounding tissues for inflammation, swelling, or tumors. ✅ Blood Vessels – Identifies vascular conditions like aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), or venous sinus thrombosis. ✅ Nerve Structures – Evaluates cranial nerves responsible for vision, eye movement, and facial sensation. ✅ Sinus and Skull Base – Detects sinus infections, tumors, or bone abnormalities near the eye sockets.
MRI BRAIN AND PARANSAL SINUSES PLAIN
An MRI Brain and Paranasal Sinuses Plain is a non-contrast MRI scan that provides a detailed evaluation of the brain and sinus cavities without the use of contrast dye. What Does This MRI Evaluate? ✅ Brain – Detects structural abnormalities, strokes, tumors, cysts, and brain swelling. ✅ Paranasal Sinuses – Assesses sinus infections, nasal polyps, inflammation, and blockages. ✅ Nerve Structures – Evaluates cranial nerve disorders affecting vision, hearing, or facial sensations. ✅ Fluid Accumulation – Identifies cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, sinus fluid buildup, or sinusitis.
MRI BRAIN AND PARANSAL SINUSES WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST
This is a detailed MRI scan of the brain and paranasal sinuses, performed before and after contrast injection, to assess the brain, sinuses, and surrounding structures for abnormalities. What Does This MRI Evaluate? Brain – Detects tumors, strokes, multiple sclerosis (MS), infections, and structural abnormalities. Paranasal Sinuses – Evaluates sinus infections, polyps, cysts, tumors, or inflammatory diseases. Blood Vessels – Identifies vascular conditions like aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and venous sinus thrombosis. Nerve Structures – Assesses cranial nerve disorders, optic nerve problems, or trigeminal neuralgia.
MRI BRAIN FULL STUDY
An MRI Brain Full Study is a detailed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the brain that provides high-resolution images of brain structures, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor neurological conditions, brain abnormalities, and vascular issues. What Does It Include? A full study typically consists of multiple imaging sequences, such as: T1-weighted images – for detailed brain anatomy T2-weighted images – for detecting fluid, swelling, or lesions FLAIR (Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery) – to highlight abnormal brain tissue DWI (Diffusion-Weighted Imaging) – for detecting strokes or ischemia Contrast-enhanced MRI (if needed) – using gadolinium contrast to highlight blood vessels or tumors Why Is It Done? Doctors may order an MRI Brain Full Study to: Detect strokes, tumors, or infections Diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) or neurodegenerative diseases Investigate headaches, dizziness, or seizures Assess brain injury or bleeding Examine blood vessels for aneurysms or blockages