The vascular laboratory

Vascular laboratory procedures are common medical tests that can help diagnose and treat a variety of vascular conditions, including PAD, carotid artery plaque and narrowing, DVT, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and narrowing of the renal and mesenteric arteries. We recommend that when patients need a vascular test, they select a location that is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), which oversees vascular labs (www.intersocietal.org). Additionally, the American College of Radiology has an Ultrasound Accreditation Program to assure quality control of practice locations (www.acraccreditation.org/ Modalities/Ultrasound).