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Patient Instructions

______Patient’s Name

Date of Test

______Time of Test VENOUS DUPLEX

Time of Registration How long will the procedure take? This procedure will take approximately 45 mins.

Cardiology Department What will happen during this procedure? Ground Floor (Women’s Ctr/Radiology) Venous Duplex studies are simple, painless 812 North Logan Street evaluations of the veins in the legs or arms. This Danville, IL. 61832 test is done to evaluate veins and to determine if (217) 443-5281 blood clots are present. This test is performed while you lie on a hospital bed. The technician will place To pre-register call: (217)443-5273 a small amount of gel on your legs or arms and scan the veins with a duplex imaging machine. Images Insurance pre-authorization? are recorded while the technician performs the Your insurance company may require that you study. For leg exams, you will be asked to remove obtain preauthorization for this test. Please call your your pants, shoes and socks. For arm exams, you insurance representative to determine if this is will be asked to remove your shirt. required for your insurance coverage. How do I get my result? If you are unable to keep this appointment, please Please check with your physician for result and call the Cardiology Department at (217) 443-5281. further instructions. If possible, please call 24 hours prior to the appointment time.

Do I Eat or Drink before the procedure? No special preparation is needed. No diet restrictions.