The PMC Diagnostic Center provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services to deliver results, supporting quicker diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Located beside the PMC Outpatient Pharmacy, the Diagnostic Center allows outpatients who need lab work to register and be seen without entering the main hospital.
In addition to laboratory services, the Diagnostic Center provides a selection of diagnostic imaging options, including X-ray, bone density scanning and a dedicated PET scanner. The facility also offers access to a full suite of radiology diagnostics, including MRI, CT, mammography, and ultrasound imaging—all supported by experienced radiologists and staffed with skilled technologists and nurses.
Women who visit the PMC Diagnostic Center for mammograms will find a dedicated Breast Care Area that offers the latest technology in 3D Mammography. Each of the three mammography machines features state-of-the-art technology, enabling rapid and precise analysis of every 3D image. The software can detect potential signs of cancer with pinpoint accuracy, alerting physicians when additional evaluation may be needed, resulting in faster diagnosis, treatment and better patient outcomes. The PMC Diagnostic Center also features an EKG machine, offering added convenience to patients whose healthcare provider has ordered both an EKG and lab work. Patients can have their blood drawn and undergo an EKG at one convenient location.
The Diagnostic Center is committed to minimizing patient wait times and improving the speed and safety of diagnostic procedures. A significant component of this effort is a newly installed, state-of-the-art automated lab line that processes specimens swiftly and securely.
Recent upgrades to the laboratory have made testing quicker and more efficient. A state-of-the-art automated lab line now processes specimens on site, bringing many tests that once required longer wait times directly into the facility. This technology allows specimens to be safely stored and retested if further information is required, minimizing the need for patients to provide additional samples.
With these advancements, patients can expect shorter wait times, more convenient access and faster turnaround for test results. The improvements make the process easier and less stressful for patients, while providing care teams with the necessary information to make informed treatment decisions in a timely manner.
By offering comprehensive diagnostic services in a convenient location, the PMC Diagnostic Center helps patients take an active role in their health. Timely test results and accurate imaging allow providers to detect problems earlier, leading to better outcomes. Patients can feel confident that their care team has the information needed to make informed decisions and provide timely treatment.
The Diagnostic Center is located beside the PMC Outpatient Pharmacy, and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (606) 430-4673 or visit www.pikevillehospital.org/diagnostic-center
