Diagnostic services for primary health care are used when patients feel something is "wrong" with their health and body. The diagnosis aims to discover diseases and chronic conditions or monitor illnesses and how they progress.

There are many tests that can be run, using modern medical technology to determine underlying conditions.

The most frequent diagnosis studies include:

The correct diagnosis performed by qualified medical professionals will play a vital role in the practical treatment of injuries or traumas after an accident. After an accident or injury, hidden traumatism could exist that cannot be appropriately diagnosed without the use of modern medical machinery. Patients could experience symptoms days or weeks after the injury has been sustained if they are not diagnosed on time, slowing the recovery process, and putting their health at risk.

The diagnosis of fractures is very straightforward. It's usually done using a combination of X-rays and a physical examination. When the fracture is complex it´ll requires more detailed imaging. In that case, other equipment will be used, such as arthrograms (X-rays of the joints), computed tomography scans (CT scans), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Soft tissue injuries

For this type of injury, the diagnosis can usually be performed with a physical examination, considering the symptoms presented. Nevertheless, machines like X-rays can be used for complex injuries.

Internal injuries

Suppose the doctors are concerned about internal injuries or bleeding. In that case, the most common choice for a diagnosis is a CT scan or angiography , since these two techniques can show damage to the organs and the state of blood vessels in detail.

Burn injuries

In this case, the diagnosis is performed considering the symptoms and degree of pain the patient is experiencing, evaluating the depth and extent of the damage, how much swelling there is, and the possibility of an infection. If the burns cover more than 10 percent of the body surface and are very deep in the groin, feet, or face, the patient might be transferred to a burn center.

Brain injuries

As with fractures and soft tissue, CT scans and MRIs are the most reliable methods for diagnosing brain injuries. Nevertheless, the doctor can assess the extent of the injury by understanding the symptoms, such as the time the person was unconscious or if they lost consciousness, lack of coordination, and other prompts.

Laboratory tests are medical procedures with several uses, such as diagnosing a disease, providing treatment, or monitoring a condition, or determining a person's susceptibility to developing certain conditions.

At ZenCare, we have a variety of laboratory tests available:

Blood Tests

Urine Tests

Other Relevant Tests

Regarding your health, acting fast can be the difference between a minor intervention and developing a chronic condition. We aim to provide preventative care, avoiding discovering diseases too late and making them harder to treat. You can receive an appointment as early as today! Contact our center for your same-day appointment and start taking steps towards a healthier you.