The presentation
- A feline patient with chronic weight loss and intermittent vomiting returns for reassessment three months after an initial study.
- An abdominal Ultrasound is acquired during a scheduled appointment.
- Nothing about the case is urgent. What matters is whether anything has changed.
At submission
- Priority chosen: Standard. Standard studies are returned within 24 hours.
- Study uploaded: Full cine loops and static images in original DICOM format.
- Question submitted: Interval change in intestinal wall layering and thickness, lymph node size, and hepatic and pancreatic appearance.
- History attached: Date of the prior study, treatment since, current weight trend and bloodwork.
What comes back
- The impression states the interval change first, which is the only thing the veterinarian needs before the recheck conversation.
- Comprehensive findings follow, organ by organ, in the same structure as the prior report so the two can be compared line by line.
- The report injects into the matching radiology order, keeping the record in one place.
- One percent of the interpretation fee for the submitted study is donated back to the participating clinic through the myBalto Foundation.
Where it leaves the team
The recheck conversation happens with a clear statement of what changed, and the practice builds a comparable imaging record over the life of the case.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose Standard instead of STAT?
When the answer changes the plan at the next appointment rather than in the next hour. Standard studies are returned within 24 hours and are read by the same board-certified radiologists.
Does consistent report structure actually help?
Yes. Reports that follow the same structure, with the impression first and findings organized the same way each time, make interval comparison straightforward for chronic cases.
What is the myBalto Foundation donation?
One percent of the interpretation fee for each submitted study is donated back to the participating clinic through the myBalto Foundation.