DOPPLER - PORTAL
Ultrasound
A Doppler ultrasound, also called a Color Doppler test is a non-invasive test that can be used to estimate blood flow in your blood vessels. Doppler- Portal is used to check the flow of blood in the portal veins.
Why is DOPPLER - PORTAL done ?
The portal venous system is responsible for directing blood from parts of the gastrointestinal tract to the liver. Substances absorbed in the small intestine travel first to the liver for processing before continuing to the heart. It also includes venous drainage from the spleen and pancreas. It is used for detecting abnormalities of the hepatic vasculature (blood vessels) in patients.
DOPPLER - PORTAL Instructions
SLAs:For Doppler test scheduled before 2 PM eConsultation will be scheduled before 9 PM same day and the physical reports to be delivered by 10 PM same dayFor Doppler test scheduled after 2 PM eConsultation to start from 8 AM next day and the physical reports to be delivered starting from 8 AM next day
FACILITATOR:No specific instructionsSLAs:For Doppler test scheduled before 2 PM eConsultation will be scheduled before 9 PM same day and the physical reports to be delivered by 10 PM same dayFor Doppler test scheduled after 2 PM eConsultation to start from 8 AM next day and the physical reports to be delivered starting from 8 AM next day
Why is DOPPLER - PORTAL ?
DOPPLER - PORTAL
The portal vein (PV) (sometimes referred to as the main or hepatic portal vein) is the main vessel in the venous system and drains blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver. Alterations in the normal vein waveform may reveal or confirm abnormalities in liver.