Imaging services
Imaging can be used as a tool for examining diseases and monitoring treatment.
Information about the service
Imaging can be used as a tool for examining diseases and monitoring treatment.
The most common examination is a basic x-ray, which is the typical x-ray examination. In addition, imaging examinations include ultrasound, computerised tomography, MRI, mammography, vascular and fluoroscopy examinations. At a doctor's request, the radiologist may also perform various procedures and take samples.
Physiological studies include exercise tests and lung function measurements. Neurophysiological examinations are done for epilepsy (EEG), sleep disorders and nerve damage.
You need a doctor's referral for imaging examinations.
Your doctor, or in some cases a nurse, will give you information on your examination results.
The images and a radiologist's written report are saved electronically in your patient records, at which point they are available to your doctor for diagnosis and for planning your treatment.
Imaging centre
The imaging centre performs studies in different departments for clinical radiology, clinical physiology and nuclear medicine, clinical neurophysiology, and clinical pathology.
- Basic x-ray examinations are performed at all our clinics. You can choose the location that suits you best. Ultrasound examinations are performed at all sites except the Siilainen health station.
- Mammography and computerised tomography examinations, MRIs, vascular and coronary examinations and all the other examinations are performed at the departments in the Central Hospital.
Do the following
Appointments for examinations are made in the unit where you are receiving treatment, or you can book appointments for a basic x-ray examination by telephone.
To whom and on what terms
In public health care, a doctor’s referral is always required for imaging examinations. Private service providers also offer imaging services without a referral.
You need a doctor's referral for imaging examinations.
Background information
Customer fees
Legislation
Service usage and contact information
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Exceptions to opening hours
This page has a list of exceptions for holidays and other changes in opening hours.Avoinna
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Ilomantsi health station
Open Mon and Thu 8:30–13:30.Health stations provide primary health care services.Avoinna
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Imaging center
Appointment and enquiries on weekdays.Avoinna
between 25.3.2025—6.4.2025Monday:07:30-14:00Tuesday:07:30-14:00Wednesday:07:30-14:00Thursday:07:30-14:00Friday:07:30-14:00 -
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North Karelia Central Hospital
X-ray/radiology: P floor of wing E, entry through the main doors of the main building.
PET: Building L2, basement floor. Entry from Sammonkatu, follow the signs.
Physiology: Ground floor of wing D.
Neurophysiology: Building A, 10th floor.The Central Hospital has all of the most important specialities except open heart surgery and neurosurgery.Avoinna
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Nurmes health station
Open Mon–Thu 8:00–15:00 and Fri 8:00–13:30.Health stations provide primary health care services.Avoinna
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X-ray customer service
Appointments on weekdays.Avoinna
Monday:07:30-15:00Tuesday:07:30-15:00Wednesday:07:30-15:00Thursday:07:30-15:00Friday:07:30-15:00