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A digital mammogram is a low-dose X-ray system that captures electronic images of the breasts to screen for disease and diagnose cysts or breast cancer.

On the day of the mammogram, avoid using deodorant, powder, or lotions. It is also recommended to wear a top that is easy to remove, as you will need to undress from the waist up and wear a gown. During the procedure, the technologist will position the breast to capture the clearest test results. Each breast will be compressed one at a time, which helps produce a high-quality X-ray image. The breasts will be repositioned to obtain at least two separate views of each. The entire procedure takes about 20 minutes, though the actual compression lasts only a few seconds.

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An MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs and other structures in your body. During your appointment, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, glasses, and hearing aids. You will lie flat in a tube that is open on both ends. The tube then slides into the MRI machine. For some MRI tests, a contrast dye is inserted through an IV. The scan may last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on what images are needed.

CT scans use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete. 

Low-dose CT lung screenings are also provided. A low-dose CT scan may help detect lung nodules or cancer early, when it is most treatable.

Calcium-scoring CT heart scans are also available. This screening test evaluates the amount of hard plaque in the coronary arteries. A heart scan is not intended for someone who has already experienced a cardiac event. After the heart scan, this information is shared with your doctor.

DEXA scans are most commonly used to diagnose bone thinning, such as osteoporosis. Loss of bone density may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, eating disorders, aging and having cancer treatment. They may also be used to measure your overall body composition, including fat and lean tissue. Before the scan, you will be asked to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes or change into a gown. During the scan, you will lay flat and still on a table. The scan typically lasts about 15-20 minutes.

Nuclear medicine tests are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions. These tests produce images by detecting small amounts of radiation in the body after radioactive tracers are injected into a vein or administered orally. There are many different types of nuclear imaging tests, including brain scans, nuclear cardiology heart studies, lung scans, and liver studies. Time is taken to explain how to prepare for the test and what to expect during it.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce sonogram pictures or videos of structures inside of your body. There are several different types of ultrasounds. Your care team will explain how to prepare for your ultrasound and what to expect during it.

X-rays are used to produce images of bones, organs and other tissues in the body. There are many different types of X-rays. Your doctor will order the type of X-ray that is right for you. Time is taken to explain how to prepare for the scan and what to expect during it. Most do not require any preparation.