Diagnostic Imaging

FWBMC's team of Radiologists and staff offers a full spectrum of radiological services. Our Diagnostic Imaging Department is a leader in noninvasive imaging, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA). We also offer comprehensive imaging, including the Tri-County's only 64 Slice CT Scanner and fixed PET/CT Scanner.

Interventional Radiology/Special Procedures

FWBMC performs a multitude of interventional procedures, from cases as complicated as abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular repair, to procedures as smiple as peripheral IVs, known as PICC lines.  Interventional Radiology offers a full range of diagnostic tests to aid in your physician's diagnosis and a full range of interventional procedures to aid in the treatment of these conditions - some are even an option to surgery.  To find out if an interventional procedure is right for you, please talk to your physician.

For your convenience we have provided the following information relating to your visit.

Scheduling

(888) 894-2114

Outpatient Entrance Registration

• MRI/MRA with/without sedation
• Cat Scan (CT) and CT Biopsy
• Ultrasound
• Breast needle localization

Front Entrance Registration

• X-Ray
• Mammogram

Medical Arts Building Registration

(Located at the rear of the hospital grounds)

• PET/CT

Pre-registration

We encourage you to pre-register by calling (888) 894-2114 prior to your appointment date.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*extended hours by request

Helpful Tips

To better plan your care, we suggest you complete these steps prior to the day of your exam:

• Complete blood work ordered by your doctor 24 hours before exam
• Comply with Diagnostic Imaging Exam Prep Instructions
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam
• If scheduled for a biopsy, please bring films to the Diagnostic Imaging Department 24 hours prior to exam

Diagnostic Imaging Exam Preps

Please note in instructions below that NPO refers to fasting from solids and liquids.

Air Contrast Barium Enema---48-hour prep, must pick up in Radiology and initiate

Barium Enema---48-hour prep, must pick up in Radiology

Esophogram---NPO after midnight

Upper GI Series---NPO after midnight

Small Bowel Series---NPO after midnight

IVPs---24-hour prep, must pick up Fleet Kit from Radiology, NPO after midnight

CT Scan of Abdomen/Pelvis---NPO after midnight, must pick up Barium from Radiology 24-hours in advance

CT Biopsy---NPO after midnight or 8-hours prior to appointment.  All outside films on patient need to be delivered to Radiology 24-hours prior to appointment.

For All Exams Requiring IV Contrast---All patient over the age of 50 must have a current BUN and Creatinine (within 6 months).  If none current, then must have one completed 24 hours prior to the appointment.

Please call (888) 894-2114 for any other preps.

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