Procedures Available at St. Marie Clinic
 

ABI  exam - (Ankle Brachial Index)

This test is used to determine the presence or absence of  PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease).  Arteriosclerosis causes the blocking at the leg arteries (PAD) and if untreated can lead to worse problem such as limb amputation. This is a great screening test for patients with Diabetes. 
 

BMD exam - (Bone Mineral Density)

This machine uses only a small amount of  X-Rays to measure the bone density of the spine, hip, or wrist. This test determines the presence of Osteoporosis, a condition that can lead to fracture of the spine and hips.
 

NEUROMETER  exam - (Sensory nerve conduction THRESH  HOLD) This exam is used on patient with.

  • Diabetic Neuropathy

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Lower Extremity Radioculopathy 

X-RAY exam -  X-Rays are used to examine the bones and the internal organs for fracture or diseases. some exams include:

  • Chest X-Ray

  • Abdomen X-Ray

  • Extremities X-Ray

  • Spine X-Ray

  • Skull  X-Ray

  • Mandible X-Rays

  • Nasal, Facial, Orbits X-Ray

  • Scoliosis Study

  • Bone age Study

  • Thoracic Oblique Study

PFT exam - (Pulmonary Function Test)  This exam is done to measure how well lings exhale this test is useful in diagnosing certain types of lung disorders and assessing for obstructive lung diseases (Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases ) Inflammation  or scarring of  lung tissue 

AUDIO Exam.  A screening done on patients with ear problems, Eustachian Tube, disfuction chronic, Otitis media, hearing loss consists of :

  • Tympanogram exam

  • DPOAE (distortion product otoacoustic emission)

  • Hearing Test (Pure Tone)

ALLERGY Test - This exam is done on patients with Allergic Asthma, Eczema, Allergic Rhinitis , wheezing , contact dermititis. Consist of:

  • Allergy Prick Test

  • Allergy Treatment sets

  • Allergy injection Administration

THERAPY - Is preformed on patients that are order by doctor. Lower back pain, strain, shoulder pain, legs, knees ,upper back, neck discomforts , aches.

  • Electric Stimulation

  • Ultra Sound

  • Hot Packs

  • Massage therapy

  • Therapeutic Exercise

EKG  Exam - (Electrocardiogram) This exam is performed on patients with following conditions and more myocardial, infarction, Hypertension, Congenital heart disease , respiratory disease , heart disease , pericarditis, cardiomyopathy,  measurement  of hearts disease, rate and regularity of heart beats.

ULTRASOUND (SONOGRAM) - An Ultrasound machine is used for exams that create images that allow various organs in the body to be examined using high frequency sound waves. It is painless and the patients. Is comfortable during the examination.

  • Abdominal Ultrasound

  • Gall Bladder Ultrasound

  • Pelvic Ultrasound

  • Pregnancy Ultrasound

  • Extremities Ultrasound

  • Head Ultrasound

  • Testicular Ultrasound

  • Single Organ Ultrasound

 LABORATORY

  1. AXSYM-   T3,T4,TSH,PSA (thyroids and prostate blood exams.)

  2. ACE (ALFAWASSERMANN) Study of glucose, lipids liver panel, and electrodes  (Hepatic panel, lipid panel , electrolyte panel, comprehensive, magnesium, uric acid, phosphorus.

  3. CELL-DYN 1700 – CBC- Study of white blood cells, Red Blood Cells, Plate let count and, anemia – (Hgb)

  4. CLINTEK 50- Urianalisis and Microalbumin

  5. SEDIMAST  - sedimentation rate (ESR)

  6. BOEKEL INCUBATOR – Urine culture – Colony count

  7. AFFIRM UP III - microprobe study of Gardnerella , Candida , Trichomonas.

  8. RAPID TEST - Strep, Hpylori, Mono Screen, and HCG.