Diagnostic services
Radiology Department
The Imaging department is staffed by experienced professionals and is equipped with state of the art equipment, including its own Siemens CT scanner and Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, ultrasound and digital fluroscopy. The range of services on offer includes:
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Arthrograms
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Breast
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Intravenous Urograms (IVU)
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Doppler (Vascular)
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Mammography - digital
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Abdominal
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Plain Films
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Renal
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Musculo skeletal
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Pelvic
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CT
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DIGITAL fluoroscopy/ contrast studies
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MRI
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All Barium Studies
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MRCP
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Herniograms
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MRA
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Micturating Cystograms (Uro-dynamics)
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Neurology
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For plain films, appointments can be offered as early as the day of referral. For other procedures, depending on the preparation and speciality, an appointment may be offered within the next 5 days.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Telephone 01257 237 006
Pathology
Pathology/phlebotomy service is available routinely at all clinics.
Pathology specimens are tested by CPA accredited laboratories with
Fast turnaround times; most results can be made available in 24-48 hours.
The department’s services include:
- Histology and cytology (including smear testing,
- Liquid based cytology and one stop Breast clinics)
- Microbiology (including MRSA screening, routineculture/sensitivity)
- Haematology (including full blood count, ESR, coagulation)
- Biochemistry (including U&E, LFT, TFT, tumour markers and G.T.T. by appointment)
- Serology (including auto antibodies, Rheumatoid testing)
- Blood transfusion service, (including group and cross matching)
The department also has newly launched tests available e.g. Complex PSA, results will be posted to the referring clinician or can be faxed by request if urgent.
Endoscopy
Euxton Hall Hospital offers open access to gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy in its specially designed day unit which is JAG accredited.
Euxton Hall Hospital participates in partnership with Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the National Bowel Screening Programme for our local health economy.
Euxton Hall is fully equipped to offer the following procedures:
- Gastroscopy, examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Sigmoidoscopy, examination of the lower bowel, biopsy & polyp removal
- Colonoscopy, large intestine examination for inflamed tissue, abnormal growths
- Ulcers & bleeding, ERCP – including therapeutic procedures
For more information or to book appointments please call:
01257 237 022 or 01257 237 002