Ovarian Artery Systolic and Diastolic Blood Flow, Doppler Ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound measures blood flow in the ovarian arteries to help evaluate ovarian blood supply and perfusion.
["This ultrasound assesses ovarian artery blood flow and may help investigate pelvic symptoms or concerns about ovarian blood supply."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 12138-4
- Short code
- Ovarian a-R Sys flow/Dias DOP
- Synonyms
- Ovarian a-R Sys flow/Dias DOP
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- us-doppler
- CPT
- 86038
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
Ovarian artery Doppler ultrasound uses sound waves and Doppler technology to evaluate blood flow to one or both ovaries. It can measure systolic and diastolic flow and may also assess resistance to blood flow.
Why might I need this test?
This test may be used when there is concern about reduced or abnormal ovarian blood flow, such as with severe one-sided pelvic pain, suspected ovarian torsion, or evaluation of the ovaries. It may also provide information during a fertility or pelvic-blood-flow assessment.
How is the test performed?
A technician places an ultrasound probe over the lower abdomen or uses a probe inserted into the vagina. Images and Doppler waveforms are recorded from the ovarian arteries. The test is usually painless and does not use radiation.
How do I prepare for the test?
Preparation may depend on whether the ultrasound is performed through the abdomen or vagina. A full bladder is often needed for a transabdominal study, while the bladder may be emptied before a transvaginal study. Follow the instructions provided by your imaging facility.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Reduced, absent, or markedly changed blood flow can suggest that an ovary is not receiving adequate circulation, which may be important when evaluating ovarian torsion. Changes in flow resistance may also be associated with some ovarian disorders or fertility-related conditions. Results should be interpreted together with symptoms, examination findings, and other ultrasound images because normal variations and technical factors can affect Doppler measurements.
Short name
Ovarian Artery Doppler
Frequently asked questions
Does this test use radiation?
Is ovarian artery Doppler the same as a pelvic congestion ultrasound?
Does the test require a transvaginal ultrasound?
Sources
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