Welcome to our Thermography FAQs page! Here you’ll find answers to common questions about medical thermography and learn how our advanced thermography services can help improve early detection and overall wellness. For more details on our thermography services, please visit our thermography lab locations page.
You may book your appointment with any one of our certified thermography lab centers directly. All centers are independently owned and operated.
No referral is needed for thermography testing. You may book an appointment directly with one of our thermography lab centers for lab your thermography screening.
A typical thermography scan takes about 20–30 minutes. To ensure a thorough exam, please plan on spending roughly 45 minutes at our center.
Thermography measures your body’s heat patterns—a physiological test—while mammography and ultrasound provide anatomical images of tissue structure. They’re like apples and oranges: each test offers unique insights, and together they give a fuller picture of your health.
We pride ourselves on a fast turnaround. While many of our PACT Board Certified Thermographers can deliver results in less than a week—and sometimes even in a few days—please note that turnaround times may vary depending on exam complexity. STAT exams are available when necessary.
Currently, insurance typically doesn’t cover cutting-edge technologies like thermography. Our centers offer this advanced service at a modest fee to help offset the high equipment and operational costs, ensuring that you can benefit from this innovative diagnostic tool regardless of insurance coverage.
Our board-certified thermologists are available to review your findings and provide expert guidance. Schedule your consultation today through our online booking service.
Ultimately, choosing mammography is a personal decision that should be made between you and your physician. Thermography provides extra insights and complements other testing methods.Ultimately, choosing mammography is a personal decision that should be made between you and your physician. Thermography offers additional insights by detecting subtle physiological changes—such as variations in temperature—that can highlight abnormalities not always visible on traditional imaging. This complementary information helps provide a more comprehensive assessment of your breast health.
Take appropriate action and follow the recommendations from both our thermography specialists and your doctor. Often, thermography can detect changes earlier than standard tests. If you have any immediate concerns, please consult your doctor right away. You may also schedule a consultation with our board-certified thermologists for further evaluation.
Approximately 90% of our patients nationwide choose to include a full body or profile scan with their thermography exam. This comprehensive scan offers vital insights into your overall health and has helped us achieve a 97% patient satisfaction rate.
Even experienced physicians sometimes rely solely on traditional methods and may not be fully informed about the benefits of thermography. Share the downloadable materials available on this site to spread awareness. We offer consultations with board certified thermologists. To make an appointment, click on Appointy.
Your initial scan will dictate the necessary follow-up. With no suspicious findings, most thermography screenings are recommended annually. Scans requiring closer monitoring typically need follow-ups every 3-6 months. For overall health monitoring, quarterly thermography tests may be advised until stability is achieved.
The goal of a thermographic evaluation is to pinpoint areas of increased or decreased temperature in the body. With an accuracy of over 99% in detecting these variations, thermography can reveal subtle differences that may indicate underlying issues. Although many factors can influence body heat, any abnormal thermal pattern is taken very seriously.
All thermography images are interpreted by our PACT Board Certified Physicians, who maintain advanced training and certification through the Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology. With decades of experience, every image is rigorously evaluated by three levels of experts to ensure the highest quality of analysis.
After our thermography team completes a thorough review of your skin surface temperature measurements, we compile a detailed digital report that goes far beyond high-resolution images. This comprehensive report provides critical analysis, context, and insights into your overall thermal profile—offering a deeper understanding of your health. For more details, please visit our Results Information page.
