Advanced and convenient lab testing
Lab services in our hospitals and lab offices
Our lab technicians at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville - Northbrook Lab and Imaging are part of your care team at Ascension St. Vincent. By getting a high-quality blood or urine sample, or a throat or nasal swab, we help your doctor diagnose your health condition. Then, your care team creates a care plan that’s right for you. Testing and lab reports are completed as quickly as possible. In many cases, results are sent to your doctor the same day or the next day. Some tests (such as cultures) require several days before a test result may be available. Our labs provide many types of tests, including:
- Blood chemistry
- Cultures
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Urinalysis
- Self-ordered lab tests
Delivering high-quality medical images
Radiologists and radiology technologists at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville - Northbrook Lab and Imaging in Evansville, Indiana, are dedicated to making your imaging experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. Our diagnostic radiologists have the expertise to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using high-quality test results. We explain what to expect and whether there are any instructions to follow before coming in for your imaging test or procedure. Let our care team know if you or your child have specific needs or concerns, so we can make arrangements to deliver testing that is right for you.
After your imaging test, we use a secure digital network to deliver your digital imaging results to your doctor.
Imaging services available
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
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.
We also provide low-dose CT lung screenings. Getting a low-dose CT scan may help find lung nodules or cancer early, when it is most treatable.
Mammography
A digital mammogram is a low-dose X-ray system that takes electronic pictures of the breasts to screen for disease and diagnose cysts and breast cancer.
On the day of your mammogram, do not use deodorant, powder or lotions. We also recommended wearing a top that is easy to remove, since you will be asked to undress from the waist up and wear a gown. During the procedure, the technologist will position your breast to get the clearest test results. Then, each of your breasts will be compressed one at a time. This helps get a high-quality X-ray image. Your breasts will be repositioned to get at least two separate views of each breast. The entire procedure is about 20 minutes, but the actual breast compression is only a few seconds.
X-ray
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. We take the time to explain how to prepare for your X-ray. Most do not require any preparation.
For many imaging tests, a referral from your healthcare provider is required. For questions about your insurance coverage, talk with your insurance provider.
