Health Screening and Tests

Screening is an important part of your health routine. Screening tests help identify and detect cancer before there are symptoms so that abnormal cells can be removed before they become cancer. It is important to understand your risk of developing...

Regular cervical screening is the best way you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer on PEI. There are no symptoms to let you know a test is needed. Current...

The PEI Colorectal Cancer Screening Program offers and promotes cancer screening for Island residents. Colorectal cancer often begins as polyps which are abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer over time. There are often no...

If you recently had an abnormal Liquid-Based Cytology (Pap) test result as a follow-up to another high-risk HPV type or if high-risk HPV types 16 and/or 18 and/or 45 were found, a health care provider may recommend a colposcopy. Video available in...

CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis For this procedure, you will need to pick up a bottle of Telebrix to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging department at any of the following sites: Queen Elizabeth...

Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions...

What is a Follow-up Liquid-Based Cytology (Pap) test? A Follow-up Liquid-Based Cytology (Pap) test may be recommended if certain types of high-risk HPV (human papillomavirus) are found in your cervical self-screening sample. Please note: If you do...

Barium Enema Two days before your appointment: Purchase the following from your pharmacy: 1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution; 3 Bisacodyl tablets; and 1 suppository. Do not eat anything after 6:00 pm. On the day before the examination...

Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery. Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening HPV (human papillomavirus)...

How do I contact Laboratory Services and how do I book an appointment? Laboratory Services are offered in communities across PEI: Charlottetown Queen Elizabeth Hospital Book your appointment online Telephone: (902) 894-2138 Address: 60 Riverside...

What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body...

Health PEI is partnering with a private MRI clinic in New Brunswick with the goal of reducing wait times for semi-urgent and routine MRIs, as well as providing timely access to services for patients requiring follow up exams. This initiative aligns...

Bone Scan The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical. You will then be instructed by the technologist to return 2 to 4 hours after the injection for your bone scan...

What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term...

With a strong focus on enhancing patient-centered care, the Provincial Mobile X-ray Program provides residents of all long-term care homes in Prince Edward Island with quality diagnostic imaging service in the care home. Providing an option for...

Abdomen Ultrasound Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment. Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time. *Note: Patients are asked to please not use any lotions or scented...

If you complete the test with the Health PEI Cervical Cancer Screening Service, you will receive your results by mail within three weeks after you return your kit. Please note that the Cervical Self-Screening test does not substitute for a medical or...

Eye See...Eye Learn Program Provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. To learn more, visit Eye See...Eye Learn Program Program for Elementary Eye Care Helps...