Online X-Ray Referral Australia

Below are some common scans and what they are generally used for. Availability for referral through Hola may vary and depends on the doctor’s assessment.

• X-Ray – Used to check bones and some internal structures. Helps detect fractures, infections, and certain tumours.
• CT Scan (Computed Tomography) – Produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body. Helpful for diagnosing tumours, injuries, bleeding, and infections.
• Ultrasound – Uses sound waves to look at organs, blood vessels, and pregnancy. Commonly used for the abdomen, pelvis, and heart.
• Doppler Ultrasound – Measures blood flow through blood vessels. Helps detect conditions like blood clots or narrowed arteries.
• Mammography / Breast Ultrasound – Used to screen for and detect breast abnormalities, including breast cancer. Ultrasound may be done alongside mammography for clearer assessment.
• Echocardiography (Echo) – An ultrasound scan of the heart that shows heart size, structure, and function. Helps diagnose heart valve problems and heart failure.
• Stress Echocardiography – An echocardiogram done during physical stress (exercise) to evaluate how the heart performs under effort.
• Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan) – Measures bone strength and helps diagnose osteoporosis.
• OPG (Orthopantomogram) – A full panoramic dental X-ray that shows the teeth, jawbone, and surrounding structures.

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