Ancillary Medical Departments are the group of departments in the hospital that undertake auxiliary examination and diagnostic functions, mainly including the Medical Imaging Department, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Functional Examination departments. These departments do not directly receive patients for prescribing; instead, through advanced examination equipment and professional technical staff, they provide precise and reliable diagnostic evidence for clinicians, serving as an indispensable and important support in the modern medical diagnosis and treatment system. Main Examination Items The Medical Imaging Department performs examinations including X-ray, CT, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, clearly displaying the internal structures and lesions of the human body. Laboratory Medicine performs tests including complete blood count, urinalysis, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology, providing indicator evidence for infections, liver and kidney diseases and endocrine diseases. Pathology determines the nature of lesions through histopathology and cytological examination. The Functional Examination Department performs electrocardiography, electroencephalography, pulmonary function tests and endoscopy to assess the functional status of organs. Examination Process and Preparation Patients register for examinations at the corresponding ancillary department with the examination request form issued by the clinical physician. Different examinations have different preparation requirements: fasting items (such as biochemistry, blood glucose and abdominal ultrasound) require fasting for more than 8 hours; special examinations such as contrast-enhanced CT and MRI require advance appointment and preparation as required; gastrointestinal endoscopy requires bowel preparation. Patients should complete pre-examination preparation as prescribed to ensure the accuracy of examination results. Examination Result Inquiry After the examination is completed, patients can collect examination reports at the prescribed time; some examinations can be queried through hospital self-service terminals or online platforms. After receiving the report, it should be given to the clinical physician who issued the request form for interpretation; do not guess the condition by comparing with online information on your own. The imaging and laboratory reports issued by ancillary departments only reflect the objective results at the time of examination and must be comprehensively judged by clinical physicians in combination with clinical symptoms. Clinic Notes Patients undergoing radiological examinations (such as CT and X-ray) should truthfully inform the physician whether they are pregnant; the physician will weigh the benefits and risks to arrange necessary examinations. During the examination, cooperate with the technical staff in maintaining posture, breath-holding and other requirements. If you have a history of contrast agent allergy, proactively inform the staff before contrast-enhanced examinations to prevent allergic reactions. Department Features and Advantages. Ancillary Medical Departments rely on advanced equipment and professional technology to provide precise and efficient examination support for clinical practice. Imaging, laboratory and pathology results are objective and reliable, serving as important evidence for disease diagnosis and efficacy evaluation. The departments emphasize examination quality and patient service, rationally arranging examination processes, shortening waiting times and ensuring examination safety. Examination Precautions. Patients should complete pre-examination preparation as prescribed, such as fasting, bladder filling and discontinuing medications that may affect the examination, to ensure accurate results. Those undergoing contrast-enhanced examinations or with a history of contrast agent allergy should proactively inform the physician. Examination reports should be interpreted by clinical physicians in combination with symptoms. Ancillary departments do not directly prescribe medication; please follow the procedure and bring the request form for examination. Appointments and Friendly Reminders. Patients can book appointments for the corresponding specialty outpatient clinics through the hospital website, by phone or on this platform. Please bring your ID, previous medical records and recent examination reports when visiting, and truthfully inform the physician of your current medications, allergies and past medical history so that an individualized plan can be developed. For special examinations requiring fasting, bladder filling or bowel preparation, please prepare strictly according to the physician's instructions in advance to ensure accurate results. The department implements a first-visit responsibility system, establishing health management records for you and providing continuous services from outpatient care, examination and treatment to follow-up. If you have any questions, please feel free to consult the hospital's in-house guidance desk or online customer service. 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