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MAMMOGRAPHY SELF-REFERRAL GUIDELINES

In certain circumstances women are able to self refer for their yearly or bi-yearly mammograms. You can call to book an appointment without needing to have a requisition from your doctor. You must meet the following requirements in order to self refer for a mammogram:

  • Your mammogram must be screening only. You can NOT have any new concerns, such as lumps, pain, redness, etc.
  • You must have a valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan number.
  • You cannot have had a breast cancer diagnosis.
  • You cannot have had surgery or biopsy to the breast within the last three years (prior to booking your appointment).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Women age 40-44 – you must have had one previous mammogram referred by a doctor in Alberta.

Women age 45-74 – you do NOT need to have had a previous mammogram referred by a doctor in Alberta.

Women age 75+ – you must have had one previous mammogram referred by a doctor in Alberta.

Women under age 40 – you can NOT self refer.

For information about the Alberta Health Services breast screening program, please visit the Screening for Life website.

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abdomen CT

If you are interested or have any questions, send us a message.

Computed tomography (CT) is an advanced imaging system that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce comprehensive images of your abdomen. CT scans give a much more detailed picture than regular X-rays and can identify many conditions that may escape detection on other imaging tests.

Your health care practitioners may order an abdomen CT scan to examine one of the following (or, for a more comprehensive exam, a combined abdomen/pelvis CT):

  • A cause of pain or swelling.

  • Lymph nodes or blood vessels.

  • The kidney or bladder.

  • The liver, pancreas, or spleen.

  • The small or large bowel.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY EXAM?

WITHOUT CONTRAST: If contrast is not used, you will need to fast for two hours prior to your appointment.
ORAL CONTRAST: If oral contrast is prescribed, you will need to fast for four hours prior to your appointment and arrive two hours prior to your exam, unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
IV CONTRAST: If oral contrast and/or IV contrast is prescribed, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to check-in with reception.
Bring photo identification and your provincial health card.
Please do not drink coffee, tea, or juice six hours prior to your exam.