Diagnostic Imaging Central Intake
Diagnostic Imaging Central Intake’s mandate is to provide a single point of entry for CT, MRI, ultrasound & nuclear medicine non-emergent outpatient diagnostic imaging requisitions.
It serves as a central point of reference for referring clinicians and/or patients on where their requisition for a diagnostic imaging exam has been distributed.
Central Intake does NOT schedule any appointments. All appointments are scheduled at the Diagnostic Imaging site.
Provincial Diagnostic Imaging Wait Times
For more information on wait times, please see the Government of Manitoba’s Diagnostic Wait Time Information web page.
Referral Forms
MRI
- MRI Requisition
- Reference Guide (mandatory fields example)
- MRI Safety Checklist
- Pediatric Pre-Sedation History and Physical
- Choosing Wisely Lumbar Spine Form
- Choosing Wisely Lumbar Spine Patient Information
- Choosing Wisely Knee MRI Appropriateness Clinical Practice Change NEW
- Choosing Wisely Knee MRI Appropriateness Checklist NEW
- Choosing Wisely Knee MRI Patient Resource | French Version NEW
CT
Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Imaging Services Requisition Form (Non-MRI)
- Reference Guide Ultrasound Example Requisition
X-ray
Breast Imaging (mammography)
Nuclear Medicine
Note:
- Lack of pertinent data MAY DELAY the referral process along with scheduling of the patient’s appointment.
- Requisitions that are illegible will be returned.
- The site will triage the patient requisition and create an appointment.
The patient will receive a letter in the mail identifying their appointment time, date and any necessary preparation instructions.
On a daily basis, referring clinicians will receive a faxed list identifying which patients were scheduled for appointments, and their subsequent appointment date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for MRI requisitions?
- The “Request for Consultation for a Diagnostic Imaging Exam” form (requisition) is completed by a referring clinician and faxed to Central Intake.
- Requisitions are then faxed to one of the Shared Health diagnostic imaging facilities based on the shortest wait time for the requested exam.
- The diagnostic imaging site will triage the patient requisition and schedule an appointment.
- The patient will receive a letter in the mail identifying their appointment time, date and any necessary preparation instructions.
- Appointments that are required to be scheduled between 1-3 weeks may be notified by telephone.
- On a daily basis, referring clinicians will receive a faxed list identifying which patients were scheduled for appointments, and their subsequent appointment date and time.
What is the process for CT, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine requisitions?
- The “Request for Consultation for a Diagnostic Imaging Exam” form (requisition) is completed by a referring clinician and faxed to Central Intake for Winnipeg request only, and Winnipeg physicians.
- Requisitions are then faxed to one of the Shared Health diagnostic imaging facilities based on the shortest wait time for the requested exam.
Or
- The “Request for Consultation for a Diagnostic Imaging Exam” form (requisition) is completed by a referring clinician and faxed to the desired diagnostic imaging rural location.
- The diagnostic imaging site will triage the patient requisition and schedule an appointment.
- The patient will receive a letter in the mail identifying their appointment time, date and any necessary preparation instructions.
- Appointments that are required to be scheduled between 1-3 weeks may be notified by telephone.
On a daily basis, referring clinicians will receive a faxed list identifying which patients were scheduled for appointments, and their subsequent appointment date and time.
What if I want to go to the shortest wait time in the province?
There is an option on the requisition to indicate “willing to travel”. If a location is capable of conducting the requested exam, Central Intake will make every effort to comply with that request.
What if I want my request to go to a specific site?
There is an option on the requisition to indicate the ‘preferred’ site.
Has my appointment been booked already?
- Central Intake does not schedule any appointments.
- You will receive either a letter in the mail or a phone call directly from the site your appointment was scheduled at with your scheduled appointment information.
- If you have not received a letter or a phone call, you can contact central intake to find out which site you requisition was distributed to.
What if I need to reschedule my appointment?
- If you need to reschedule your appointment, please contact the diagnostic imaging site your appointment was scheduled at.
- Central intake does NOT reschedule appointments.
Can an ordering physician send in a requisition for greater than a year from now?
Central intake does NOT accept requisition that are requested for greater than 365 days in the future.
Can I be put on a cancellation list for my test?
Central intake does NOT manage the cancellation list. You will have to contact the site your requisition was distributed to and ask to be put on the cancellation list.
Does Diagnostic Imaging Central Intake process endoscopy/colonoscopy requests?
No.
Where can I find the report for my exam?
- Your doctor should receive the report via fax once it has been finalized.
- Your doctor can also access your report in eChart.
- You can also contact the site where your exam was performed and request a copy.
Where can I find more information about Diagnostic Imaging Procedures?
You can find more information on our Diagnostic Imaging Procedures web page.
Contact
Open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed statutory holidays.
General Inquiries
Phone: 204-787-8907
Fax: 204-926-3650 or 1-866-210-6119 (toll-free)