Imaging & Labs

In addition to the latest angiography, mammography, and MRI equipment, we offer patients access to advanced CT scan technology. CT scans provide your care team with three-dimensional images of the body to help them scan and diagnose more quickly.

CT services are offered through Ellis Hospital located at 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady.

For more information about CT services at Ellis, contact the radiology department at 518.243.4311.

Ultrasounds are safe, noninvasive tests that use radio waves to create live video images of structures inside your body. They can be used to examine almost every part of the body and are often used to look more closely at cysts, tumors, or other tissues and monitor fetal health during pregnancy.

For more information on our imaging services or to schedule an appointment, please call Medical Imaging at Bellevue Women’s Center at 518.243.3333

Our radiologists also use ultrasound to guide minimally invasive and stereotactic breast biopsies. These biopsies use only a needle to take a sample of breast tissue that can be studied for cancerous cells. Minimally invasive breast biopsies are outpatient procedures with little to no recovery time. They are essential to the early diagnosis of cancer and cancer treatment planning.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a specialized X-ray that helps determine the density of bones. As we age, our bones become less dense and are more likely to fracture. DEXA can help diagnose osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), so you can receive treatment that could help prevent broken bones in the future.

This noninvasive test uses a low dose of radiation is very safe. It is recommended for women ages 65 and older.

For more information on our imaging services or to schedule an appointment, please call Medical Imaging at Bellevue Woman’s Center at 518.243.3333.

We offer convenient lab services, and outpatient blood draws at the Bellevue Woman’s Center on a walk-in basis, making it easy for you to get the care you need.

In addition to imaging tests, laboratory tests of blood and other fluids and tissues can help diagnose a wide range of health conditions from heart disease to cancer to kidney problems. Early diagnosis means earlier treatment and hopefully prevention of complications or serious issues in the future.

What to Bring With You

We recommend you bring these items with you to the lab to ensure you can get the services you need.

• Physician’s/provider’s script for lab services
  • A physician’s/provider referral/order is required for all lab tests.
  • Please make sure the script is valid and not past the expired date of 6 months beyond the date written.
• Valid personal photo ID (such as a Driver’s License)
  • Two unique ID identifiers are required (typically name and date of birth)
• Insurance Card
  • Valid insurance information is necessary for medical billing purposes

Appointments

No appointment is necessary during regular outpatient hours except semen analysis, tested at the Bellevue Woman’s Center location only. To schedule an appointment, please call 518.346.9483.

Insurance/Billing

We accept most major insurance plans. Please check with your insurance company to ensure your outpatient lab services are covered before you come to the lab location.

Fasting Instructions

Your doctor should tell you if you need to fast before your blood draw or lab testing. If you do need to fast, eat or drink nothing by mouth after 8:00 PM the evening before your appointment except small amounts of water. You should take medicines as your doctor instructs.

Test Results

Most general lab tests are run daily, with results available to your physician within 48 hours. Your physician will discuss your results with you.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, our hours have temporarily changed. Our current walk-in hours are:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

We are closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00 PM.

For more information on lab services, please call 518.346.9492.