X-ray, Ultrasound and Mammography services are available to all patients upon presentation of a requisition from their physician. Laboratory services are available only to patients of Medical Centre clinicians. Please be sure to bring your health card.
Diagnostic Services
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Tuesdays: 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Fridays8:30am to 3:00pm
- Telephone:705-876-4514
- Fax: 705-876-4518
- Email: di@themedicalcentre.net
Diagnostic Imaging
The Diagnostic Imaging department provides service to all clinicians within The Medical Centre and welcomes patient referrals from other Clinicians in the community.
We are a modern digital imaging facility, providing x-rays, mammography and General Ultrasound services using PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) for storing and retrieving images. We are then able to provide patients with access to their images using our “Patient Portal Access” for viewing by a Specialist outside of The Medical Centre.
We provide diagnostic Mammography along with Ontario Breast Screening exams.
All Diagnostic Imaging Exams are performed by appointment during Clinic hours. Depending on the exam, you may be asked to change into a gown.
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Fridays8:30am to 3:00pm
- Telephone:705-876-4514
- Fax: 705-876-4518
- Email: di@themedicalcentre.net
X-Ray
Qualified x-ray technologists perform full-field digital Xray exams. These exams include those for chest, skull, abdomen, extremities and spines.
- Monday – Thursday9:00am to 3:30pm
- Fridays9:00am to 2:30pm
E.C.G. Service (Medical Centre patients only)
On-site E.C.G. service is provided to Medical Centre Patients, Monday-Friday. Qualified staff provides routine electrocardiogram tracings and Medical Centre physicians provide E.C.G. interpretations and reports.
- Monday – Thursday8:30am to 4:30pm
- Fridays8:30am to 3:00pm
- Telephone705-876-4505
Ontario Breast Screening Program
This program is for routine mammography screening of women aged 50+, who have not had breast cancer and do not have implants.
The Medical Centre Diagnostic Services (M.C.D.S.) is approved by Cancer Care Ontario as an affiliate site of the Ontario Breast Screening Program. M.C.D.S. meets the standards of the Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography Accreditation Program. This program is available through self-referral (following OBSP Screening Eligibility) or through a physician’s office. A state of the art computer tracking system facilitates the registration and regular recall of patients. Recalls are usually scheduled every two years.
- Monday – Thursday8:30am to 4:30pm
- Fridays8:30am to 3:00pm
- Telephone705-876-4505
Mammography
We are a Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography accredited site, meaning both the equipment and staff adhere to strict guidelines set out by the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
Diagnostic mammograms are available for patients ages 40 and up with a Doctor's signed requisition.
Screening Mammograms are available through the ONTARIO BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM. This is a province-wide program that provides breast screening for Ontario women. The program recommends screening for most women ages 50 to 74.
Mammography
- Do not use perfume, powder, creams or deodorant before your visit.
- If possible wear a 2-piece outfit, as you will be asked to undress from the waist up for the mammogram.
- Please be sure to bring your health card ALONG WITH YOU FOR THIS APPOINTMENT.
- Monday – Thursday8:40am – 4:30pm
- Fridays8:40am to 3:00pm
- Telephone705-876-4514
Ultrasound
A qualified Sonographer performs e.g. abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical ultrasound and MSK exams on a daily basis, Monday through Friday.
Please see quicklinks on the right side of the page for preparation instructions for your particular exam.
Ultra Sound Preparation
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
- This is a fasting test. Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to appointment time.
- You may sip water and take your medications. Diabetic patients and small children may have a non-fat snack and clear juice.
ABDOMINAL and PELVIC ULTRASOUND
- This is a fasting test. Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to appointment time.
- This test requires a full bladder. 1½ hours before your appointment drink 3 8oz glasses of water, finishing 1 hour before your test. Do not empty your bladder.
- You may sip water and take your medications. Diabetic patients and small children may have a non-fat snack and clear juice.
PELVIC, GU or KUB ULTRASOUND
- This test requires a full bladder. 1½ hours before your appointment drink 3 8oz glasses of non-carbonated fluids, finishing 1 hour before your test. Do not empty your bladder.
- Eat as usual.
OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND
Before 10 weeks:
- This test requires a full bladder. 1½ hours before your appointment drink 2 8oz glasses of non-carbonated fluids, finishing 1 hour before your test. Do not empty your bladder.
- Eat as usual.
After 10 weeks:
OTHER ULTRASOUND TESTS
No preparation required.
- Monday – Thursday8:00am to 4:00pm
- Fridays8:00am to 3:00pm
Laboratory (Medical Centre patients only)
Appointments are required and are made by the physician’s office requesting the lab work to be done. Please contact your doctor’s office to make appointment.
The Medical Centre is affiliated with LifeLabs, Canada’s largest private provider of laboratory services. We offer an on-site specimen collection service for the convenience of Medical Centre patients only. Please present your Health Card upon arrival.
Laboratory Preparation
- The Lab is located in the Basement of The Medical Centre. Take the elevator across from the Reception desk in the lobby.
- Please take a number from the red ticket machine.
- Have a seat in the waiting room and wait for the receptionist to call you.
If you are fasting, it is best to arrive early in the morning. You may drink small amounts of water, so that you do not become dehydrated. Please refer to LifeLabs for further information.
The Lab is open Monday-Friday at 8:00am.
- Monday – Thursday8:30am to 4:30pm
- Fridays8:30am to 12:30pm
- Telephone705-876-4555
Hearing Test
Hearing Tests for all ages are available by referral from your physician. For more information please refer to Hearing Services.
Mammography Preparation
Ultra Sound Preparation
