Order Forms For Your Doctor to Order Diagnostic Testing at MFMEC:
X-Ray or CT Scan Physician Order
Medical Laboratory Testing / EKG Physician Order
Diagnostic Radiology at MFMEC
Computed Radiography (CR): Allows for much higher image resolution than plain conventional x-rays. This allows for more sensitive detection of disease states and injuries. Also, because the images can be easily manipulated digital, the images can offer more detail thru digital manipulation to reveal detail that otherwise could be missed. sent immediately for second opinions and radiologic interpretation via the teleradiography unit at MFMEC. Also, because the images can be easily copied to standard CT disk, they can be sent with the patient to be viewed on any computer by specialist or the patients personal physician.
Helical Computed Tomography (CT Scan or Cat Scan):High Speed CT Scanning is made possible with the latest in multi-detector technology. MFMEC is proud to be one of the first urgent care centers in the country to have such technology immediately available 7 days a week. The CT Scanner at MFMEC compares favorably to those at local hospitals even offering superior 3-D reconstruction capabilities. Also, because images are recorded digitally, they are immediately available via tele-radiology to our radiology specialist for immediate interpretations when needed and copies can be sent with patients to see .
Teleradiology / PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) - The images from the CT scanner and Computed Radiology unit at MFMEC are completely digital. This allows physicians to manipulate the images to visualize greater image detail. Also, because the images are digital, it allows us to store and transmit the images in multiple ways: via encrypted high speed internet to the Radiology Specialist for interpretation and to your private physician for viewing , via CD-ROM and DVD disk.
Diagnostic Medical Laboratory at MFMEC
Piccolo Stat Chemistry Analyzer. Can perform over a dozen general chemistry test in 10 minutes allowing for rapid diagnosis. This is the same unit deployed in modern US Navy ships and US Army field hospitals allowing for quick assessment of injuries and illness.
Danam 1600 Hematology Analyzer. Can perform a complete blood count in approximately 60 seconds, allowing immediate diagnosis of anemia or serious infections.
MiniVidas Analyzer. This Immunochemistry analyzer provides for immediate detection of life threatening blood clots (d-dimer). It is also used to perform blood test for detection of prostate cancer and thyroid abnormalities.