Diagnostic Testing at Advanced Urgent Care
Advanced Urgent Care is pleased to offer hospital-grade diagnostic services including CT Scan, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound and MRI. Please visit the MRI page for more information.
We provide timely diagnostics using the latest digital technology, so there’s no need to wait for test results, or to travel to an outside lab or diagnostic center.
We provide timely diagnostics using the latest digital technology, so there’s no need to wait for test results, or to travel to an outside lab or diagnostic center.
CT Scan
Computerized tomography (CT) provides a series of digital images of the body from various angles, so that cross sections of the bones and soft tissue may be examined. CT scans can be incredibly useful in locating internal injuries or bleeding, finding subtle bone breaks, and in diagnosing serious abdominal problems such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or bowel blockages.
At AUC Key West and Key Largo, our hospital-grade, 64-slice CT Scanners provide superior studies compared with other scanners because they present images of blood flow in arteries and veins. This feature allows our doctors to find blockages, blood clots, and aneurysms with impeccable accuracy. Our 64-slice scanners also enable us to conduct Lung Cancer Screenings at both locations, as well as Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in Key West.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please see below for preparation instructions for CT scans.
At AUC Key West and Key Largo, our hospital-grade, 64-slice CT Scanners provide superior studies compared with other scanners because they present images of blood flow in arteries and veins. This feature allows our doctors to find blockages, blood clots, and aneurysms with impeccable accuracy. Our 64-slice scanners also enable us to conduct Lung Cancer Screenings at both locations, as well as Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in Key West.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Appointments must be made for CT Scans.
- General CT Scans are only available at our Key West and Key Largo locations.
- Lung Cancer Screenings are available in Key West and Key Largo, however Cardiac Calcium Scoring is only offered in Key West.
- No doctor referral is needed for Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring, however it is also not covered by insurance ($100 cash price). This test gives our doctors a ten year cardiovascular risk assessment.
Please see below for preparation instructions for CT scans.
Digital X-ray
Digital X-ray is a form of imaging where sensors are used to look for complications inside the body.
With digital technology, there’s no chemical processing of the film, which saves time, reduces cost, and is better for the environment. Just like your digital camera, these x-rays allow medical professionals to enlarge and enhance the images– providing you with a more reliable and accurate diagnosis. Your studies can then be easily transmitted to a disc for review by a radiologist or other physician.
Digital X-rays are available at all three Advanced Urgent Care locations.
Please see below for preparation instructions for X-rays.
With digital technology, there’s no chemical processing of the film, which saves time, reduces cost, and is better for the environment. Just like your digital camera, these x-rays allow medical professionals to enlarge and enhance the images– providing you with a more reliable and accurate diagnosis. Your studies can then be easily transmitted to a disc for review by a radiologist or other physician.
Digital X-rays are available at all three Advanced Urgent Care locations.
Please see below for preparation instructions for X-rays.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce precise images of your interior body. The real-time 2D images produced during an Ultrasound examination can provide crucial information during pregnancy, but is also used for diagnosing a variety of conditions including gallbladder disease, kidney disease, and gynecologic problems. One important advantage of Ultrasound is that it does not involve exposure to radiation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please see below for preparation instructions for Ultrasounds.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Ultrasounds are available regularly at our Key West and Key Largo locations. Ultrasounds are only available in Marathon on Wednesdays. Please call to make an appointment.
Please see below for preparation instructions for Ultrasounds.
Preparing for Diagnostic Testing
Please make an appointment for all diagnostic testing by calling our office at (305)-294-0011.
In order for your examination to have the highest quality outcome, you must comply with the preparation instructions for the specific test(s) your doctor has requested. We ask that you arrive at our center at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card with you.
Test results will be forwarded to your physician as soon as possible following your exam. Your physician will inform you of the results. The staff at Advanced Urgent Care are not permitted to discuss any test results with you.
Preparation Instructions for CT Scan
PLEASE NOTE: Prior authorization with the patient's insurance must be obtained by ordering provider before any testing. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring does not require a doctor's referral.
Preparation Instructions for Ultrasound
In order for your examination to have the highest quality outcome, you must comply with the preparation instructions for the specific test(s) your doctor has requested. We ask that you arrive at our center at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card with you.
Test results will be forwarded to your physician as soon as possible following your exam. Your physician will inform you of the results. The staff at Advanced Urgent Care are not permitted to discuss any test results with you.
Preparation Instructions for CT Scan
- CT WITHOUT CONTRAST: No special preparation for these tests.
- CT WITH CONTRAST: Patient must not have had anything to eat or drink for 4 (four) hours prior to the test. Patient must have BUN and Creatinine lab results if over the age of 60 (sixty) and labs cannot be more than 2 (two) weeks old. If patient is diabetic, no Metformin for 24 (twenty-four) hours before and 48 (forty-eight) hours after if BUN and Creatinine are normal. Oral contrast will be given 1 (one) hour before CT scan at our center if needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior authorization with the patient's insurance must be obtained by ordering provider before any testing. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring does not require a doctor's referral.
Preparation Instructions for Ultrasound
- ABDOMEN & GALLBLADDER: Nothing to eat or drink for 8 (eight) hours before test. Essential medications may be taken with a small sip amount of water.
- CAROTID, SCROTUM, THYROID, VASCULAR, BREAST, RENAL & TRANSVAGINAL: No special preparation for these tests.
- PELVIC, BLADDER & OBSTETRICAL: Empty your bladder 90 (ninety) minutes before your appointment. Then, drink 32 (thirty-two) ounces of a clear liquid (water, Gatorade or tea) 60 (sixty) minutes before your appointment. No soda and no energy drinks within 20 (twenty) minutes of your test. This test requires a full bladder. Do not empty your bladder before your appointment.
