# Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, South Karelia Central Hospital Keywords: - [Lappeenranta](< /en/search?q=Lappeenranta >) - [South Karelia Central Hospital](< /en/search?q=South Karelia Central Hospital >) - [clinical physiology](< /en/search?q=clinical physiology >) - ... Show all keywords - [bone densitometry](< /en/search?q=bone densitometry >) - [exercise test](< /en/search?q=exercise test >) - [long-term recording](< /en/search?q=long-term recording >) - [radioisotope scan](< /en/search?q=radioisotope scan >) - [PET-CT](< /en/search?q=PET-CT >) - [lung and heart function test](< /en/search?q=lung and heart function test >) In the South Karelia Central Hospital, we perform examinations in clinical physiology and nuclear medicine with an appointment. ## Arrival instructions --- - We are located at the South Karelia Central Hospital. [See the location information for South Karelia Central Hospital](https://www.ekhva.fi/asiakkaalle/toimipisteet/etela-karjalan-keskussairaala/)(in Finnish) ## Registration --- - Register at the self-registration kiosk in the hospital’s main lobby. ## We perform these examinations --- - Blood flow measurement in lower limb arteries / ankle-brachial index test (ABI) - Bone densitometry - Exercise test - Long-term recordings (ECG and blood pressure) - Lung and heart function test - PET-CT scans - Radioisotope scans and treatments ## Patient lift --- - We have a patient lift, e.g., to transfer patients from a wheelchair to an examination table. - Please call us in advance if you need to use a patient lift. [More information about patient lifts](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/patient-lifts "Patient lifts") ## [ How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results? ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/information-patients-arriving-laboratory-and-medical-imaging-examinations) Examinations always require a referral. More information on the required preparations, arriving for examinations, and receiving the test results can be found here. Information for patients arriving for laboratory and imaging examinations  ## Contact information and opening hours #### Visiting address South Karelia Central Hospital Valto Käkelän katu 1 Lappeenranta Wing B, 4th floor [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/en/unit/68381?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Office [ Phone, Office: 040 651 5967 ]() ### Bone densitometry booking [ Phone, Bone densitometry booking: 09 471 80900 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–15:30 #### Opening hours Mon–Thu 7:30–15:00 Fri 7:30–13:00 Exceptions to opening hours The unit is closed on public holidays. ## Unit's services ### [ Measuring and examining vital functions ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/measuring-and-examining-vital-functions)  ### [ Isotope examinations and radionuclide therapies ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/isotope-examinations-and-radionuclide-therapies)  ### [ Patient instructions laboratories and imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/patient-instructions-laboratories-and-imaging)  ### [ Arrival instructions to medical imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/arrival-instructions-medical-imaging)  Updated: 16.01.2026 Print this page