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I am having surgery on 4-25-00 and included in my Pre Admissions Test are an EKG, Chest Xray, Blood work, and a NON AVASIVE or NON INVASIVE veinous test...What exactly is it and how is it done...is it like ultrasound or sonogram? I looked through the questions and answers page but couldnt find any info...maybe I am spelling it incorrectly...please fill me in as I am having the test done on Monday. Is this a test to find out if I will need a vena cava filter?    — ginariso (posted on April 13, 2000)

April 13, 2000
You are probably going to have a venous doppler. It is an ultrasound where they will push on your veins with an ultrasound probe from your groin to a little below your knee(both legs)to make sure that you have no clots. Non invasive, no pain, a little pressure from the pushing. otherwise a pretty simple test. if you need to know anything more email I would be glad to help.
   — Diane S.

April 14, 2000
I had a venous doppler - it was like and ultrasound of my legs (venous is for vein). Hope this helps - it was no big deal...who is doing your surgery? Marjie Wassermann Lansdale, PA [email protected]
   — Marjie W.