The Diagnostic Services Center, located on the second floor of the hospital, is a centralized waiting and registration area for patients requiring services in Laboratory, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Respiratory Care, Cardiovascular Services, EEG and EKG, Pain Management Center, Pre-procedure testing and Outpatient Surgery.

Laboratory

The state of a patient’s condition varies constantly, and the physician must be able to monitor it closely. Often, the collection of blood or other body fluids on a regular basis provides the physician with essential diagnostic information.

At St. Mary Mercy Hospital, the laboratory is staffed by medical technologists performing blood and body fluid tests in a fast, efficient manner. High-tech laboratory equipment, such as the Dimension Analyzer located in the Chemistry section, provides the advanced technology necessary for efficient test processing.

The laboratory, including Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Hematology, Pathology, Immunology, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy, is a vital, 24-hour operation, which also offers a Patient Service Center and an Outreach Program serving the lab needs of physicians in their own medical offices. Learn more...

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

The Radiology Department offers a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art diagnostic services. From general x-ray procedures, ultrasound and advanced CT scanning, St. Mary Mercy Hospital is on the forefront of imaging techniques. Our highly trained and dedicated staff is licensed and credentialed to offer patients the best possible care. Learn more...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

St. Mary Mercy Hospital’s Department of Radiology provides patients with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a state-of-the-art diagnostic service. The on-site unit is on campus during designated hours and enhances St. Mary Mercy Hospital physicians’ evaluation of patients.

MRI studies obtain high resolution images of the body without using radiation like a traditional x-ray. MRI also provides information about neurological and musculoskeletal systems not available with other imaging modalities. Learn more...

PET (Positron Emission Tomography)

St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, now offers the latest Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging technology available which can pinpoint the specific location of a disease. PET is a camera that produces powerful images of the human body through a non-invasive procedure that provides specific information about metabolism and cell function, especially for cancer patients. PET can locate diseases in their earliest stages, and is more advanced than Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The initial service began June 28, 2003, and continues to focus on cancer patients, with plans to expand the scope of service in the future.

PET Imaging has many benefits. One image shows all body organ systems, provides pre-surgical assessment and earlier diagnosis of disease. It also reduces the need for invasive procedures, avoids needless pain to the patient, monitors the effects of therapy, and replaces multiple tests. This latest technology also identifies distant tumors, differentiates between scar tissue and tumor recurrence and shows how the body responds to treatment. For more information on PET Imaging at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, call 734.655.3500.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine studies use weak radioactive drugs to diagnose and treat disease in many parts of the body, including the heart, thyroid, lungs and bones.

Nuclear Medicine uses the latest most sophisticated computerized imaging equipment. St. Mary Mercy Hospital is one of the first hospitals in the nation to install a Siemens Multispect 2 System. This state-of-the-art digital, dual-headed imaging system obtains superior images in less than half the time of conventional units. The Nuclear Medicine team at St. Mary Mercy is highly qualified in both formal theory and practical operation of this advanced equipment.

Respiratory Care

St. Mary Mercy Hospital’s Respiratory Care Department offers state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary symptoms and disease.

Our pulmonary diagnostic equipment provides results that are sensitive to earlier signs of respiratory disease. With the additional support of our Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic and Breather’s Club we are striving to meet all of our patients’ pulmonary needs. The highly trained staff, including full-time pulmonologists and registered therapists, maintain the highest standards in testing and diagnosing procedures.

Respiratory therapists are part of the emergency medical team providing advanced life support to critically ill and trauma patients in the emergency/critical care settings. Our ventilators and monitoring equipment provide patients with the latest technology available.

Pain Management Center

The Pain Management Center is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and control of patients with chronic, debilitating pain. The center’s program includes consult with an anesthesiologist and pain treatment. For a consultation, patients must be referred by a primary care physician.

Marian Women's Center

The Marian Women’s Center offers a private, comfortable atmosphere for diagnostic testing, such as mammograms, ultrasound and other procedures. Learn more...

Sleep Disorders Unit

Patients needing a sleep consultation can be referred to the St. Mary Mercy Hospital Sleep Disorders Unit. The program provides sleep testing for narcolepsy, sleep apnea, sleep paralysis and other sleep disorders using state-of-the-art diagnostic monitoring equipment. Sleep specialists provide consultation and support with a team approach for diagnosis and treatment.