Ancillary Services Testing

Ancillary services refer to medical services or supplies that are not provided by acute care hospitals, doctors, or health care professionals. Our diagnostic services include radiology, genetic testing, laboratory tests, imaging, and more. Custodial services include long-term acute care, hospice care, urgent care, and even nursing facilities. At our facility, we offer comprehensive diagnostic services to test for a variety of conditions.

Ancillary care is one of the fastest-growing sectors of healthcare and is often a cost-saving alternative to many outpatient hospital and physician services. Browse the ancillary services we provide and reach out to any of our offices with any questions!

Laboratory

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 7:45 am - 3:00 pm

Supervisor: Sarah Merriam
Phone: 716-372-0141

Our laboratory operates as a draw station. Patients of Olean Medical Group can enjoy the convenience of having their blood drawn in the same location as their doctors’ offices, rather than having to travel to other facilities. Blood, urine, stool, culture, and tissue samples are processed, packaged, and shipped same-day to our reference laboratories, Kaleida Health, Olean General Hospital, and Quest. Most results for routine testing are available within twenty-four hours, with results for high-complexity testing available within 7-14 days.

Our laboratory staff are highly trained and happy to serve our Olean Medical Group community!

 

Bone Mineral Density

Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) is a test that measures the amount of calcium in a specific region of the bones. From this information, an estimate of the strength of your bones can be made.

Minerals (such as calcium) are constantly being added and taken away from bone. When minerals are taken away faster than they are added, the bones become lighter, less dense and more porous. This makes the bones weaker and increases their risk of fracture.

Bones naturally become thinner (called osteopenia) as you grow older because existing bone is broken down faster than new bone is made. With further bone loss, osteopenia develops into osteoporosis. Although osteoporosis can occur in men, it is most common in women who have gone through menopause.

Ordinary x-rays cannot detect mild bone loss. OMG offers DEXA Scan (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry). DEXA uses two different x-ray beams. The amounts of each x-ray beam that is blocked by bone and soft tissue are compared to estimate the bone density. DEXA is the most accurate method for measuring BMD. It is fast and uses very low doses of radiation.

Your primary healthcare provider will determine if a DEXA Scan would be of use in diagnosing bone density loss in you.

 

RetinaVue Eye Exam

Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in American adults.  Yearly retinal exams can prevent 95% of vision loss due to retinopathy.  it is important for all DIABETIC patients, age 18 - 75 to get a yearly Diabetic Retinal Exam.

RetinaVue is a digital camera that is specifically designed to take high resolution images of your eye and retina.  it is a simple five minute exam at our main office in Olean. The images are then reviewed by a certified ophthalmologist to provide a diagnosis.

Call your PCP for a quick referral.

Radiology

Hours:    Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

                Friday til 3:00 p.m.

Supervisor: Dawn Owens

Bone Density Scan
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Computed Tomography (CT)
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mammography
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nuclear Medicine
7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Ultrasound
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fluoroscopy
As Needed

The department consists of:

  • 2 Ultrasound Units (includes OB-GYN, General, Small Parts, Vascular)
  • 2 Digital Mammography Units (with full ACR accreditation), screening, diagnostic exams
  • CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and Mammography can be scheduled 5 days a week
  • Walk-in X-Ray

General x-ray exams include: head and neck, spines, chest, upper & lower extremities, pelvis, miscellaneous

Ultrasound exams available include: abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, vascular including color doppler, superficial structures

Fluoroscopy exams include: upper GI series, barium swallow, small bowel studies, urological, cystograms, barium enema (single and air contrast), intravenous pyelograms, urological services, hysterosalpingograms

Nuclear Medicine exams include: cardiac stress test, MUGA scans, thyroid, hepatobiliary, bone scan, renal, liver/spleen, and gastro esophageal reflux scans

Mammography: annual breast cancer screening for individuals regardless of family history and age.  At Olean Medical Group, we employ the GE Senographe Essential mammogram unit, which provides low dose 2D imaging and an innovative, interactive approach to mammography, with much less discomfort to our patients because of the swift procedure of this machine.

Lung Cancer Screening :  Age 55 - 80 and greater than or equal to 30 pack year history of smoking and smoking cessation less than 15 year - OR - some insurances may authorize the  following:  Age 50 year or older and greater than or equal to 20 pack year history of smoking and one additional risk factor  (other than second hand smoke)  Additional risk factors:  radon exposure, occupational exposure, cancer history, family history of lung cancer, disease history such as COPD or pulmonary fibroids.

OMG is designated  as a lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR).