Diagnostic testing options for in-patients and out-patients include:

• Computed tomography (CT): A computed tomography scan (also called a CT scan or CAT scan) uses X-rays to produce detailed pictures of organs or structures within the body. During the test, you will lie on a table attached to the CT scanner. Doctors use CT scans to study areas of the body like the brain, chest or abdomen. This test may sometimes be used to assist or check on the success of a procedure or surgery. CT scans are done with or without contrast. Contrast refers to a substance taken by mouth or injected into an intravenous (IV) line to allow the specific organ or tissue to be seen more clearly.
  o CTA is a CT with a focus on arteries.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): An MRI is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radio frequencies and a computer to produce
  detailed images of organs and structures within the body. In some instances where MRI can show more detail and soft tissues than a CT scan, doctors may recommend an MRI as an alternative test. There is no risk of radiation exposure during an MRI procedure.
  o MRA is an MRI with a focus on arteries.
• Mammography: A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts used to screen for breast problems, such as lumps or small tumours that can be seen before they can be felt. While mammograms do not prevent breast cancer or reduce a woman’s risk of developing it, they can detect cancer early, when it’s more treatable.
• Ultrasound: An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside the body. An ultrasound allows your doctor to see problems with organs, vessels and tissues without needing to make an incision. Sound from a special transducer is reflected off structures inside your body, and the information from these sounds is analysed via computer. The computer will create an image of these structures on a television screen. Because ultrasound uses no radiation, it’s the preferred method for viewing a developing foetus during pregnancy.
• X-ray: X-rays have been available for decades and enable your doctor to view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. Helpful for diagnosing, monitoring and treating many medical conditions, X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs on film or digital media. Standard X-rays are performed for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries.