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Paying for diagnostic testing

Diagnostic tests, such as pathology tests and imaging scans, can be expensive. Learn more here about the costs and what Medicare covers.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures brain activity to diagnose or monitor conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

What is a radiographer? What is a radiologist?

Radiographers and radiologists use imaging to help diagnose and treat injury and disease. Learn more about both professions and their specific roles.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Learn about uses, types, and preparation for ultrasounds.

MRI scan

An MRI scan uses magnets, radio waves, and a computer to image your body's soft tissues. Read about benefits, process, and potential complications.

Endoscopic ultrasound

An endoscopic ultrasound is usually a safe and effective way of finding out more about a problem in the lining of your upper digestive system and in structures beneath the lining.

X-rays

An x-ray uses radiation to create a picture of the inside of your body. The x-ray beam is absorbed differently by body structures to create the image.

PET scan

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test used to diagnose certain diseases. Find out what the scan involves and how it works.

CT scan

A computed tomography (CT) scan is a 3D image of your body. It’s generated by a machine that moves around you. Learn more about CT scans here.

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