Diagnostic Radiology
Appointments for X-rays and other diagnostic imaging studies may be made at a variety of Lancaster General Health facilities. To schedule a diagnostic study, please call (717) 544-5941.
Laboratory Testing
Providing accurate, fast results is a hallmark of Lancaster General Health laboratories. Highly qualified physicians and medical technicians conduct routine blood tests, urinalysis and pre-admission testing at a number of convenient locations, including Women & Babies Hospital, Suburban Pavilion, Lancaster General Hospital, Willow Lakes Outpatient Center, Crooked Oak Outpatient Center, Columbia Outpatient Center, Kissel Hill Outpatient Center and Norlanco Outpatient Center. Rhogam injections for pregnant women with RH-negative blood are only given at Women & Babies Hospital. Call (717) 544-3460 if you have any questions.
Mammography
Mammography, a series of low-dose X-rays of the breasts, can identify breast cancer several years before a lump develops, making it the single most effect method for early detection. Screening mammograms are recommended yearly for women over the age of 40. For your convenience, screening mammography services are available at the following Lancaster General Health sites: Center for Breast Health, Columbia Outpatient Center, Kissel Hill Outpatient Center, Willow Lakes Outpatient Center, Norlanco Outpatient Center and Women & Babies Hospital. If any abnormality or inconsistency appears on your screening mammogram, further diagnostic breast imaging may be recommended. Diagnostic mammograms are only available at the Center for Breast Health, Suburban Pavilion on Harrisburg Pike. To schedule a mammogram at any Lancaster General Health facility, please call (717) 544-5941.
R2 ImageChecker
All screening mammograms performed at Lancaster General Health facilities are reviewed not only by a board-certified radiologist, but also by an R2 ImageChecker. This computer-aided detection process adds an extra measure of confidence for women, and further improves the likelihood of detecting early breast cancer. For more information about this unique technology, call (717) 544-3469.
PET Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography, or PET, allows physicians to see how organ systems of the body are functioning at a cellular level, detecting diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. Patients receive an intravenous injection of a glucose tracer and the PET scanner records the signal these tracers emit through the body. Cells with increased metabolism, like cancer cells, use more glucose than neighboring cells and are easily seen on a PET scan. The scans help to determine if cancer has spread and can confirm the success of cancer treatments. If you would like information on this service, call (717) 544-3030.
Ultrasound
This diagnostic imaging procedure uses the echoes from very high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of your internal organs, helping your doctor to detect tumors, cysts or inflammation. Ultrasound also allows obstetricians to confirm the progress of pregnancy and the development of the fetus. A full range of ultrasound services is available at several Lancaster General Health locations. To schedule an ultrasound, call (717) 544-5941.