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Services - Image Measurement and Analysis

The services provided by the HIRO's Image Analysis Team can be found below. These services are primarily related to the interpretation and measurement of research scans/exams.

Image Analysis Services

Non-standard Image Analysis

Segmented Chest CT Image

This service provides researchers with a customized "Research Analysis Report" that provides additional information regarding a research-related scan that is required for the research study or clinical trial but is not normally found in a standard radiologist report. This might include specialized interpretation requirements as well as consistent comparisons between baseline and follow-up scans. The Research Analysis Report is generated by the HIRO's research radiologist and is customized to the needs of the research protocol. This type of analysis might include volume measurements, lesion measurements, or other types of quantitative measurements (other than tumor measurements).

Baseline Profile Reports

Some clinical trials require an imaging-based baseline profile for subjects that are being screened for or enrolled in the trial. The HIRO's research radiologist is able to provide this analysis for clinical trials when required.

Please note that the HIRO is not able to have custom measurements or analysis included in the official radiology report for an imaging exam at this time (that is, the analysis results cannot be included in the dictated radiologist report available in EPIC). The HIRO's Research Analysis Report is a separate document provided by the HIRO directly and will not be part of the patient's EPIC chart. If the measurements or analysis you require must be included in the official radiology report for an exam, please contact the HIRO and we will discuss your requirements with the appropriate radiology section chief.

If you are interested in our Image Analysis services, please contact us directly at hirohelp [at] bsd [dot] uchicago [dot] edu.