Assessments & Procedures
What services are offered?
Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, the services listed below. Procedures and assessments will be performed according to protocol and differ depending on the study. Patient safety and well-being is of utmost priority. Study-related procedures and services are fully covered and performed at no cost to the participant.
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Medical History
Thorough examination of prior and concomitant medical conditions, surgical procedures, and medications
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Laboratory Testing
Blood sample collection may include hematology, clinical chemistry, HbA1c, coagulation, hormones, lipid panels, urinalysis, and more
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Vital Signs
May include pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature measurements
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Psychiatric History
Examination of a patient's mental health history including prior and current diagnoses, treatments, and medications
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Physical Examination
Providers will examine body systems such as integumentary, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, psychological, and musculoskeletal systems
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Body Mass Index
Height, weight, body composition, and body mass index (BMI) may be measured
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Drug & Alcohol Screening
Collection and analysis of urine, saliva, blood, or hair to evaluate for chemicals present in the body
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STI / STD Screening
May include testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Herpes Simplex I/II
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Pregnancy Testing
Urine or serum (hCG) pregnancy testing may be performed throughout the duration of the study
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Measures the heart's electrical activity and rhythm through repeated cardiac cycles
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Questionnaires & Diaries
Symptom monitoring may be conducted through the use of questionnaires and diaries to ensure physical and mental health wellness
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Radiography
Radiography, or x-ray imaging, is used to generate images of tissues and structures inside the body
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Gynecological & Breast Examination
May include cervical cytology (pap smear), bilateral breast examination, gynecological examination, and HPV screening
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Mammography
Mammography uses low-dose x-ray imaging to examine the breast for screening
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Sonography
Ultrasound imaging, or sonography, uses sound waves to view soft tissues such as muscles and internal organs
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MRI & CT Scanning
Non-invasive medical imaging techniques that can provide detailed views and images of the inside of the body
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Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Minimally invasive procedures that use a flexible tube with a camera to examine the digestive tract
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Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmoscopy, or a fundoscopic retinal examination, is a routine eye examination which inspects the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels of the eye
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Bone Density & DEXA Scans
Bone density (densitometry) or DEXA scans use x-ray to evaluate bone density and bone loss