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The Clinical Measurement Centre (CMC) at Sengkang General Hospital conducts diagnostic tests to assess brain, lung, heart, vascular, nerve and muscle functions with the help of specialised equipment and devices to diagnose neurological, pulmonary, cardiac, vascular, and sleep disorders. These tests support doctors in their diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions and are an integral part of the treatment process.

What exactly is a diagnostic test?

In simple terms, a diagnostic test is a procedure that determines whether or not an individual has a disease or a certain medical condition. This is usually carried out following other medical test results or the report of certain symptoms. Diagnostic tests (also called diagnostic procedures) come in many forms and can include biopsies, colonoscopies, CT scans, eye tests, gastroscopies, echocardiography, carotid ultrasounds, treadmill exercise tests, holter monitoring and neurodiagnostics.

If you’re looking for personalised medical and specialist care, look no further than Sengkang General Hospital. We provide diagnostics tests in a variety of specialties, including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, vascular and sleep diagnostics. Each one of our diagnostic specialties has its own specialty clinic location which can be found under the heading ‘Specialist Centres’ below.

For diagnostics tests that are holistic and integrated with an efficient and educated treatment process, get in touch with SKH through our website or phone line (for all general enquiries) on +65 6930 5000 (24 hrs).

Clinical Services

Cardiac Diagnostics

The Clinical Measurement Centre conducts cardiac investigations which are important in the diagnosis of heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, etc. The tests include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG 12-lead)
Transesophageal Echocardiography
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Stress Echocardiography – Dobutamine Stress Echo/Treadmill Exercise
Treadmill Exercise Test
Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Holter Monitoring – 24 hours / 48 hours
Handheld ECG
Ambulatory Extended ECG
Pacemaker/Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Check
Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Remote Monitoring Service
Tilt Table Test

Neurodiagnostics

The Neurodiagnostic testing facility offers tests that help doctors in the diagnosis and quantification of neurological disorders. A comprehensive battery of neurological investigations is provided. The tests include:

Carotid Ultrasound
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
Electromyography (EMG)
Autonomic Nervous System Study
Repetitive Nerve Stimulation
Facial Nerve Study and Blink Reflex
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Evoked Potential Study
Visual Evoked Potential Study
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
Medial Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Tibial Somatosensory Evoked Potential

Pulmonary Diagnostics

Pulmonary Diagnostic tests help diagnose lung problems in patients. Testing services offered include:

Normal Spirometry
Pre & Post Spirometry
Post Bronchodilator Spirometry
Sitting & Supine Spirometry
Methacholine Challenge Test (MCT)
Hypertonic Saline Challenge Test
Plethysmography
Nitrogen washout
Diffusion study
Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP)
Oxygen Titration at Rest/Exercise
Pulse Oximetry
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
Aeroallergen Skin Prick Test
Exercise Test for Asthma (EIA)
C13 Urea Breath Test (UBT)

Vascular Diagnostics

Vascular Diagnostics helps to conduct a comprehensive assessment in vascular diseases.

Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
Venous Insufficiency / Varicose Veins (CVI)
Inferior Vena Cava
Arterial Occlusion
Abdominal Aorta & Visceral Arteries
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Arterio Venous Fistula / Graft
Vein Mapping
Vascular Graft Surveillance
Focused Scan
Ultrasound Guided Procedure
Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)
Toe Pressure / Finger Pressure
Toe Raise Test

Sleep Diagnostics

Sleep Diagnostics conducts daytime and overnight tests to help diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep movement disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing is interrupted during sleep.

Ambulatory Polysomnography (PSG)
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Overnight Pulse Oximetry
Overnight PSG
Overnight PSG with MSLT
Overnight PSG with Positive Airway Pressure Titration Study
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Non-invasive Ventilation Counselling, CPAP Counselling, CPAP enhanced Services, CPAP trial (1 month)
Blu Lite (1-month loan)
Actigraphy

Specialist Centres

Cardiac Diagnostics (Medical Centre, Level 4)

Cardiac Diagnostics conducts a range of tests to help diagnose heart conditions like coronary heart disease and cardiomyopathy. One of the most common tests is an electrocardiogram (ECG) that records the heart's rhythm and activity. Here, patients can also get regular checks on their pacemaker, a small device placed in the chest to control abnormal heart rhythms.

Neurodiagnostics (Medical Centre, Level 5)

Neurodiagnostics conducts tests to measure the functions of the brain, nerves and muscles. Common tests include a nerve conduction study, an ultrasound of the head and neck arteries and an electroencephalogram (EEG) that measures brain activity. With the aid of electrical stimulations, electrodes and recording devices, these tests help diagnose problems related to transient ischemic attack, stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and multiple sclerosis.

Pulmonary Diagnostics (Medical Centre, Level 4)

Pulmonary Diagnostics conducts a range of tests to measure how well the lungs take in and exhale air, along with its efficiency in transferring oxygen into the blood. A spirometry test is commonly done to diagnose Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a chronic condition that often affects smokers and the elderly. Other common conditions seen here include asthma, chronic cough or shortness of breath.

Vascular Diagnostics (Medical Centre, Level 4)

Vascular Diagnostics helps to conduct a comprehensive assessment of vascular diseases. 'Vascular' refers to the vessels that circulate blood throughout the body. Common scans include a duplex ultrasound of the lower limbs and the toe pressure test which is similar to a blood pressure test on the arm. The early detection of blood disorders like blood clots can help in preventing long-term complications.

Sleep Diagnostics (Medical Centre, Level 6)

Sleep Diagnostics conducts daytime and overnight tests to help diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep movement disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing is interrupted during sleep. A common test is a polysomnography, a sleep study which measures oxygen levels, body movements and brain waves to help determine the cause for disruptive sleep.

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