Mercy Personal Physicians at Glen Burnie offers patients convenient, on-site, service-oriented diagnostic tests, imaging, lab services and preventive screenings. Scheduling may be coordinated through your Primary Care Doctor or associate staff member. For the important medical tests you need, turn to Mercy Personal Physicians.
Imaging Services
Bone Density (DEXA scan) – Endocrinologists use the DEXA scan, which measures the amount of energy that passes through a specific bone, to evaluate bone strength and risk of osteoporosis.
Ultrasound – Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to make computer images of internal body organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. It may also be used during pregnancy to view the fetus.
X-ray – During an X-ray, different types of body tissue absorb varying amounts of radiation, creating black and white images doctors use to examine conditions such as cancer, bone fractures, osteoporosis and heart disease.
Diagnostic Testing
Echocardiogram - An echocardiogram (ECHO), which uses sound waves to create detailed images of the heart, is used by cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions, such as arrhythmias or valvular heart disease.
Electrocardiogram - An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which measures the electrical activity of the heart muscles, is used by cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attack and coronary heart disease.
Stress Testing – Cardiologists use stress testing, which measures blood flow to the heart, to diagnose and examine conditions including heart attack, arrhythmias and coronary artery disease.
Lab Services
Blood Draw – Doctors examine blood samples collected during a blood draw to diagnose conditions, plan treatments and monitor health. Similar tests include the collection of urine or body tissue.
Vascular Laboratory – Vascular technicians perform specialized tests in the Vascular Laboratory to aid in diagnosing disorders including stroke, varicose veins and blood clots.