Diagnostic Technology

Chemistry Analyzer

Sepsis is a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition, in which the body is fighting a severe infection that has spread throughout the bloodstream. Every year, severe sepsis strikes an estimated 750,000 people in the United States. Mortality can be as high as 50 percent in the case of septic shock, the most severe form of sepsis. Early recognition of sepsis and timely initiation of appropriate therapy is key for survival from this potentially devastating condition. Read more.

Digital Mammography

United Regional is proud to be able to provide the women in our community with one of the most advanced screening technologies available with our full-field digital mammography. This technology helps to identify cancers early when they are the most treatable. The digital mammography system detection technology provides 15% more accurate mammograms among women under 50, or not yet in menopause and 11% more accurate among women with dense breast tissue. Digital images are available almost immediately so that results are obtainable sooner. Read more.

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Biopsies are the only definitive way to confirm that a breast abnormality is benign (non-cancerous) or not. Stereotactic breast biopsy is an alternative to open or surgical biopsy and is a safe and minimally invasive form of breast biopsy, which can more accurately pinpoint the mass. It is used to obtain tiny samples from an abnormal breast mass for examination by a pathologist. Read more.