Investigations

At Invitro, you can undergo the following imaging investigations and functional tests:

• mammography;

• tomography;

• X-ray;

• ultrasound;

• endoscopy;

• cardiology tests/investigations;

• spirometry;

• EEG.

For all medical examinations, except laboratory tests, an appointment is required in advance.

A doctor’s referral is required if you wish to undergo:

• Mammography;

• CT scan (tomography);

• X-ray;

• Cardiology examinations;

• Spirometry with a bronchodilator test.

Ultrasound is a completely harmless examination and can be performed as often as necessary or as recommended by a specialist.

The USG specialist performs only the examination and describes the results in the medical conclusion/report. Based on this conclusion, the specialist doctor can prescribe the necessary treatment after a personal consultation.

Ultrasound can also be performed for preventive purposes, without a doctor’s referral being mandatory.

For preventive purposes, a mammogram is recommended once every two years for women aged 40–50. From the age of 50, it is recommended annually. If you are under 40, you need a referral from a specialist.

A mammogram is recommended without a doctor’s referral if you are over the age of 40. Otherwise, you need a referral from a breast specialist (mammologist).

The appropriate time for a mammogram is days 7–14 of the menstrual cycle. The optimal day is day 10. Counting starts from the first day of menstruation. During the second week, the breast is less sensitive and less dense, which helps achieve a high-quality examination. If your cycle is irregular or you are in menopause, the mammogram can be done on any day. On the day of the examination, it is recommended not to use deodorants, creams, or other skin-care products that may affect the result.

A mammogram can also be performed if you have a breast implant.

At Invitro, the CT result comes with a written report and is provided on a CD.

At Invitro, CT scans are performed from the age of 7.

When you come for the CT scan, please bring your ID card (or another valid identification document), the birth certificate (for children), and a referral from the specialist indicating the required procedure.

For adults, a chest X-ray can be performed without a doctor’s referral, but an appointment is required in advance. For children, a doctor’s referral is required for any X-ray examination.

At Invitro, X-ray results are provided with a written report and on film.

EEG results for the standard 20-minute protocol are issued within 2 business days. EEG monitoring services of 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours are completed within 5–7 business days.

No specific preparation is required for an EEG; it is only recommended to have clean hair on the day of the test.

Endoscopy with anesthesia allows for a more effective and detailed examination. Under anesthesia, the patient is asleep and relaxed, with no spasms or gagging/vomiting reflex, so the specialist has all the time needed for a thorough and comprehensive assessment.

After the procedure, recovery from anesthesia varies from person to person. Usually, it is quick and smooth and takes about 30 minutes to one hour.

Endoscopy can be performed from the age of 16.

Holter fitting is available at two branches:

• Chișinău, Albișoara St. 64/2

• Bălți, Decebal St. 126
  For more details about Holter services, please contact our Call Center.

A Holter monitor can be fitted from the age of 16.

The Holter results can be collected the next day after it is removed.

Spirometry can be performed from the age of 5. For spirometry with a bronchodilator test, a doctor’s referral/indication is required.

The spirometry result is issued immediately.