Tesla Scans and Healthcare is a comprehensive diagnostic centre. Today’s busy life is very caring about health, it is important to understand and identify complete Diagnostic Centres In Thrissur. A complete diagnostic centre is one that is providing all test facilities under one roof. This includes all kinds of radiological imaging, blood tests and pathology. Due to the limited space in Kerala, it is very much to find such a centre that is providing all facilities. But a visit to Tesla Scans and Healthcare attention will reveal that all facilities are available under one roof.

If you are looking to do heart tests, opt for the heart health package available at the Tesla Scans and Healthcare. The package would include some blood tests, ECG tests and echocardiography. An electrocardiogram or ECG test is a non-invasive test of the heart and its electrical impulses. In case of deviation when reading this test, it is advisable to carry out other tests such as echocardiography, etc. However, each test is a very simple test and it takes the technician a few minutes to implement the test. Some electrodes are placed around the heart that reads the electrical impulses of the heart. Pulses are recorded on a sheet and then evaluated by a cardiologist. If there are differences in readings, it is advisable to carry out other tests.

Services available:

1.5 Tesla Digital MRI scan centre [GE SIGNA CREATOR]

MRI scan is a medical imaging technique that does not include X-rays but uses a solid magnetic field to produce high-quality organ images. GE SIGNA Creator Digital 1.5 Tesla MRI is available in Tesla Scans and Healthcare. This is widely used for medical diagnosis. In medical diagnosis, a wide range of applications are there that are neuroimaging, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and angiography.

MRI produces clear images of tissues and non-bone parts such as muscles, nerves, tendons compared to radiology or scanners. The MRI scan process does not include the use of harmful radiation such as an X-ray. Here am listing some advantages of MRI scan:

•  Identifying tumour and unwanted growth throughout the body
•  To diagnose various disorders of the central nervous system such as sclerosis.
• To study mental health. Checks the condition of the heart and lungs.
• To understand the medical conditions of organs such as liver, kidney, and endocrine glands.
• To identify and treat bone marrow and joint to monitor blood vessels.
• To examine the organs of the pelvic region of men and women, and the glands contained in that region.
• To detect fertility problems in couples

Multi-Slice CT Scan Centre

CT scanning is a non-invasive CT scan centre that helps the doctor diagnose and treat medical problems. In computer tomography scanning, images are obtained from x-ray equipment, and advanced computers produce several cross-section pictures of the body part being studied. CT scans provide more accurate and clear pictures of organs, fabrics, Bones, Etc.com pared to X-ray. The scan can be done in any part of the body, and this is a painless procedure.

• CT scan help to diagnose bone and joint issues
• It helps in detecting mass development, cancer, tumours, etc.
• To identify blood clots and fluid growth
• Injuries in internal organs also identify
• Help to guide methods like a biopsy, surgery, etc.

Ultrasound scan

 Ultrasound scan is of two types, Doppler scan and 3d/4d ultrasound scan

Color Doppler and Thyroid Scan Center

Color doppler test is used to check the blood flow within a patient’s body through the veins and arteries. A Color Doppler test gives details about the speed, movement, and direction of the blood flow. The analysis provides a view of irregularities in blood flow as blockages. A color doppler scan is performed in a thyroid scanning centre to check for the abnormalities associated with the gland.

3d/4d Ultrasound scan

 An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images of organs inside the body. Sonography is another term of ultrasound. Ultrasound also an invasive procedure and has no ionizing radiation involved in the process. This is the perfect method to examine fetus development in pregnancy. 3d and 4d Ultrasound Centres In Chalakudy

Digital X-ray

To study the internal body parts, mainly teeth and bone we are using digital X-ray. It is an anatomical imaging technique. There is no electromagnetic radiation harmful to you. If you are searching best X-Ray Lab Near Me, solution is Tesla scans and healthcare

X-ray helps to:

• To detecting fractured bones, dislocated joints, poisoning bones
• To identify arthritis
• To treat dental difficulties
• Lung infections, digestive tract problems, heart fitness, etc
• To check and locate accidentally eaten objects in children.
• To treat cancer growth
• To identify kidney stones

Complete digital lab

In India, today lab test and diagnosis is the important thing in our daily life. The need for an automatic digital lab emerged as a result of the increasing number of tests, which need to test done in less time. But in India limited digital diagnostic centres are available. Tesla is a fully automated digital lab.

We have Haematology Lab, Endocrinology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Parasitology Lab, Serology Lab, Tumour Marker Labs, Pathology Labs, Electrolyte Analyser and Immunochemistry Lab. If you are looking for the best diagnostic centres in Thrissur the solution is Tesla scans and health care. We can also mention that best Digital lab in Chalakudy. We have qualified technicians and world-class digital technology. Tesla scans and healthcare gives perfect and comfortable diagnostic assistance through its various nearest blood test labs and nearby scan centres for its service seekers.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid(CSF) is a transparent liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. An intricate network of cells called Choroid plexus secretes Cerebrospinal fluid.

A CSF test is an invasive test performed in a diagnostic center that helps diagnose medical conditions that affect the central nervous system, that mainly consists of the brain and spinal cord. Your doctor may order for a CSF test when he/she suspects that the symptoms that you’re experiencing are due to a medical condition involving your brain and spinal cord. 

A CSF test is a series of tests that checks:

• Cerebrospinal Fluid protein
• Cerebrospinal Fluid cell count
• Cerebrospinal Fluid differential cell count
• Cerebrospinal Fluid colour, clarity and pressure
• Cerebrospinal Fluid glucose 

Why Is It Done?

CSF test helps in diagnosing a variety of medical conditions and diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord, such as: 

• Infections like encephalitis(inflammation within the brain), meningitis(inflammation of the membranes that cover the central nervous system) and fungal infections. With the diagnostic tests, your doctor can determine whether microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites are causing the infection or not. 
• Haemorrhaging or bleeding around the brain
• Autoimmune diseases like Multiple sclerosis( a chronic progressive illness that affects the central nervous system), Guillain-barre syndrome( a condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves), sarcoidosis(A disease in which clumps of inflammatory cells develop in multiple organs) and neurosyphilis(an infection of the brain and spinal cord). 
• Metastatic cancer(cancer that spreads to other body parts from its site of origin) or tumours
• Alzheimer disease, a progressive, neurological disorder. 

When Is It Ordered?

When you are experiencing a combination of symptoms along with fever and flu-like symptoms. They are: 

• Change in consciousness and mental status
• Depression and mood swings
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Headache, which is sudden, intense and incessant in nature 
• Tremor or numbness
• Lack of coordination and difficulty while walking and speaking
• Dizziness 
• Sensitivity to light
• Muscle weakness 
• Seizures, confusion or hallucination

The Test Procedure

The most commonly used method for obtaining Cerebrospinal fluid is Lumbar puncture or spinal tap. The patient will have to either lie down in a fetal position or a normal sitting position. As an initial step, the healthcare provider will clean the puncture site using an antiseptic, and an anaesthetic is injected into the lower spine. The healthcare provider will insert a spinal needle into your spinal canal, and the opening pressure reading is taken. 1 to 10 mL CSF fluid will be collected in multiple vials(mostly four vials). 

Before withdrawing the spinal needle, the closing pressure reading is also obtained. After removing the needle, the puncture site is cleaned, a bandage and some pressure are applied over the needle site. You will be asked to lie down, without lifting your head for an hour or more after the test. The test lasts for less than half an hour. 

What Do the Results Indicate?

If the CSF test results come back normal, then it means that there is nothing abnormal found within the cerebrospinal fluid. All the components of CSF that were measured in the test are within the normal range. Normal values of CSF components are:

• Chloride: 110 to 125 mEq/L
• Cerebrospinal Fluid glucose: 50 to 80mg/100mL
• CSF total protein: 15 to 60mg/100mL
• Cerebrospinal Fluid cell count: 0 to 5 WBC(white blood cells)
• Gamma globulin: 3 to 12% of the total protein
• Pressure: 70 to 180mm H2O
• The appearance of CSF: Colourless and clear

If the sample appears cloudy, then it may indicate infection or accumulation of protein or WBC. A red or bloody sample may indicate spinal cord obstruction or bleeding. Whereas, yellow, orange or brown, sample may indicate the presence of a higher amount of CSF protein. 

CSF Glucose 

The high glucose level in CSF can be a sign of more elevated blood sugar. The low glucose level in CSF can be due to a variety of conditions like

• Hypoglycemia( lower than average level of blood sugar)
• Meningitis(inflammation of the membranes that cover the central nervous system) or other types of meningitis
• Tuberculosis

CSF Protein 

The increased protein level in the CSF can be due to 

• Inflammatory or infectious conditions, 
• Blood in the CSF
• Tumour
• Diabetes
• Polyneuritis( a condition where peripheral nerves are damaged)

The decreased protein level in the CSF can be a sign of rapid production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Blood Cells in CSF

High white blood cell count may indicate:

• Demyelinating disease, such as multiple sclerosis
• Meningitis
• An abscess (buildup of pus inside the tissue)
• Acute infection
• Tumour
• Beginning of a chronic condition

If RBCs are present in your sample, then it can be as a result of traumatic lumbar pressure or bleeding into the spinal cord.

Gamma Globulin in CSF

High level of gamma globulin in CSF can be a sign of 

• Multiple sclerosis
• Guillain barre syndrome
• Neurosyphilis

CSF Pressure 

Elevated CSF pressure may arise as a result of increased intracranial pressure. 

Lower CSF pressure may arise as a result of:

• Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid
• Spinal block(spinal anaesthesia)
• Fainting
• Dehydration

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a lumbar puncture? Why can’t my blood or urine be tested?

The spinal fluid is the apt sample that can be used to diagnose conditions that affect your central nervous system since the fluid surrounds and protects both your brain and spinal cord. But certain serious conditions or diseases that affect the central nervous system may change the various elements of CSF, which can easily be detected by CSF testing. CSF test, in conjunction with the blood or urine test, can help evaluate your current medical condition.

What are the other methods used to collect CSF samples?

Besides lumbar puncture, ventricular puncture or cisternal puncture are also used for collecting CSF samples. During a ventricular puncture, an opening is made in the skull, and a needle is inserted into any of the brain’s ventricles. During a Cisternal puncture, a needle is inserted into the occipital bone(the bone that covers the base of the skull) to obtain a CSF sample. 

What are the preparations required before the test?

Before undergoing a CSF test, you will be asked to empty your bowels and bladder. You need to fast for 3 hours before the test. It’s important to inform the healthcare provider about the blood-thinning medicines or aspirin that you are taking. For instance, clopidogrel, warfarin and over the counter pain relievers like naproxen sodium, ibuprofen, or aspirin. Inform your healthcare provider if you’re allergic to local anaesthetics. 

What is the normal volume of CSF?

The total volume of CSF in adults ranges from 90 to 150mL, whereas 10 to 60 mL in infants. The liquid is continuously secreted, circulated, and absorbed back into the blood. Even though about 500mL of CSF is produced per day, it will be later on replaced every few hours. 

Is there any reason I shouldn’t get a CSF Test?

CSF test is dangerous if you have low platelet count in blood, blood clotting disorder, or tumour at the back of your brain. This is also applicable if you’re taking clopidogrel, blood thinners or aspirin or other drugs to reduce blood clot formation. 

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