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The “Patient’s Guide” contains specific information and answers for all services provided within the General Health System.
GUIDE OF THE PATIENT
A collaboration of Health Insurance Organisation and the OSAA.
Radiology
The Radiology Department is located on the ground floor of the Diktaion Medical Centre, with easy access from the main entrance (from the main entrance straight ahead, at the end of the corridor on the right you will find the reception of the Radiology Department). The signage leads you directly to the reception area.
The opening hours of the Radiology Department are:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 13:00
For Radiological examinations (X-rays) no appointment is required, we serve on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, for specialised radiological examinations such as:
Ultrasound – Mammography & Mammography Tomosynthesis – Bone Density Measurement (DEXA) – Dental Imaging
an appointment is recommended.
Usually no special preparation is required before a panoramic radiograph or 3D CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography). However, we recommend the following:
- Removal of metal objects: before the examination, you will be asked to remove earrings, glasses, dentures, tweezers or other metal objects in the head and neck area, as they may affect the quality of the imaging.
- Information in case of pregnancy: If you are pregnant or there is a possibility of pregnancy, it is important to tell the operator before the test.
- Previous X-rays or referral: If you have a referral or previous relevant imaging, you can bring them with you to help with comparison and evaluation.
Yes, there are some useful guidelines to follow for proper preparation before a mammogram:
🔹 Prefer to schedule the test on the 7th-12th day of your cycle if you are of childbearing age. At this stage the breast is less sensitive and the test is more tolerable and reliable.
- Do not use deodorant, powder or cream on the underarm and breast area on the day of the test. Certain ingredients may affect the accuracy of the imaging.
- Wear comfortable clothing, ideally double-breasted (e.g. blouse and trousers/skirt), so that only the upper part is removed for the test.
- If you have previous mammograms, it is a good idea to have them with you or send them in advance so that they can be compared with the new images.
- Inform staff if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so that they can assess whether the test is necessary and safe.
Mammography is a quick, non-invasive test that plays a key role in the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Yes, there are some simple guidelines that are important to follow for the accuracy of the DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) test:
- Avoid taking calcium supplements (e.g. calcium, multivitamins with calcium) at least 24 hours before the test as they may affect the results.
- Do not wear clothes with metal parts (e.g. zippers, buttons, hooks) in the waist and pelvic area. Comfortable clothing without metallic elements is recommended.
- Tell the staff if you have recently had another imaging test with contrast material (such as a CT scan with contrast or scintigraphy). It may be necessary to delay the test for a few days to ensure the reliability of the results.
- In case of pregnancy or possible pregnancy, please inform the staff before starting the test, as DEXA is not indicated during pregnancy.
The test is painless, short and low radiation, making it the “gold standard” for the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
When you register at the Reception Department, depending on the test you are taking, you may be asked some questions. You may also be asked to complete and sign a short questionnaire.
For all General Health System (GHS) patients, each patient pays only the amount of the supplement as an additional payment – currently this amount is 10 Euros. For private cases, the cost of each examination varies. Each examination is different and is completed at different times. For the cost of each examination, please contact the Radiology Patient Services Department on 22 020 050.
Chemistry - Clinical Laboratory
The laboratory is located on the ground floor of the Diktaion Medical Center, with easy access from the main entrance (from the main entrance straight ahead, at the end of the corridor turn right and it is at the end after the reception of the Radiology Department). The signage leads you directly to the reception area.
The workshop is open:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00
No appointment is required for blood draws, we serve on a first come, first served basis. However, for specialized tests or home blood draws, prior contact is recommended.
Yes, we offer home blood collection by appointment – particularly useful for people with mobility difficulties.
For some tests, such as blood sugar, lipids, thyroid hormones, etc., a fasting period of at least 8 hours is required. For other tests it is not necessary. Your doctor or our secretariat will inform you accordingly.
Most tests are delivered the same day or the next working day. For special analyses (e.g. cultures, hormonal tests) the time varies and you will be informed in detail at the time of blood collection.
The laboratory covers a full range of tests, including:
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Haematological – Biochemical – Hormonal
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Immunological – Microbiological
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Prenatal screening – Anticoagulation screening
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Test COVID-19 (PCR & Rapid) and other infections
The tests are performed and signed by a specialized Medical Biopathologist, with strict quality criteria and the use of modern equipment in collaboration with the Chemistry – Clinical Laboratory MEGALB.
For all General Health System (GHS) patients, each patient pays only the amount of the supplement as an additional payment – currently this amount is 1 Euro (1€) per laboratory test. The total maximum possible charge per category of laboratory tests is ten Euros (10€) –
Example: if the number of tests required in the Biochemistry category is 11, in the Hematology category 4 and in the Hormonal category 2, the charge will be as follows:
10€ + 4€ + 2€ = 16€
For private cases, the cost of each test varies. Each examination is different and is completed in different times. For the cost of each test, please contact the Chemistry – Clinical Laboratory Patient Services Department at 22 32 32 52.
General Information - JUDGMENT
Our center offers a wide range of specialized services, such as:
Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Dietetics, X-ray diagnostic services, Microbiological analyses and many more specialties.
Visit the pages:
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
for the full list of Medical Departments/Services
DIAGNOSTIC DEPARTMENTS
for the complete list of Diagnostic Departments/Services
Yes. DIKTAION has modern equipment for ultrasound, triplex, X-rays, mammography, bone density measurement, etc., as well as a certified laboratory for microbiological and blood tests. DIKTAION also has a modern magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and is one of the few medical diagnostic centres in the whole of Cyprus where cardiac MRI (Cardiac MRI or CMR) examinations are performed. All the above examinations are performed with accuracy, reliability and rapid results.
DIKTAION cooperates with selected funds and private insurance companies. Please contact us to get detailed information about your case.
DIKTAION cooperates with selected funds and private insurance companies. Please contact us to get detailed information about your case.
Yes. DICTAION offers affordable preventive screening packages, such as breast health, osteoporosis prevention, lipid and sugar testing, preventive check-ups for men and women, and more.
Of course. The DIKTAION is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility and has a lift and entrance ramps.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The MRI Department is located on the ground floor of the Diktaion Medical Centre, with easy access from the main entrance (the reception area of the department is located to the right of the main entrance). The signage leads you directly to the reception area.
The workshop is open:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00
All MRI examinations, except for emergencies, are performed by appointment.
To make an appointment, you can contact:
22 000 500
For your convenience, please contact the MRI Patient Service Department at
22 000 500
so that you can be given all the necessary instructions to prepare for your test.
For most exams, no special preparation is necessary.
It is important to bring previous tests with you for the same anatomical area so that a comparison can be made if required and/or desired. For women being examined with a possibility of pregnancy, please inform our staff upon entering our diagnostic center.
When you register In the Admissions Department, our Radiology Technologists will ask you some questions before you take the exam. Always complete and sign a short questionnaire. You will be asked if you carry metal objects (artificial joints, artificial dentures, metal stents, etc.) in your body.
You will be asked to remove and deposit all metal objects and accessories (keys, glasses, hearing aids, mobile phones, credit cards, etc.) in a safe place outside the MRI cage.
For Upper and Lower Abdominal examinations, it is preferable that you have not eaten four (4) hours before the examination. Patients with a pacemaker cannot undergo an MRI.
Patients with a heart valve can undergo an MRI scan, upon certification from the company that manufactured the valve.
In cases where an intravenous contrast agent is administered, the doctor or technologist will explain the procedure to you.
In cases with a history of allergic sensitivity and/or asthma, it is necessary to contact the doctor of the Diagnostic Centre in order to recommend desensitisation preparation to the intravenous contrast agent to be administered to you.
For all General Health System (GHS) patients, each patient pays only the amount of the supplement as an additional payment – currently this amount is 10 Euros. For private cases, the cost of each examination varies. Each examination is different and is completed at different times. For the cost of each examination, please contact the MRI Patient Services Department on 22 000 500.
At the end of your examination, our Radiology Technologists will process your images and send them to our Radiologist for a detailed medical report. Most reports are completed within two days.
Once the report is ready, it will be automatically submitted to the General Health System (GHS)so that the referring physician can access the results.
In addition, the Patient Services Department will contact you to provide you with the results, along with a copy of your test.
All our MRI scans can be sent in DICOM format via an electronic platform to your doctor’s email abroad. To arrange this procedure please contact the Reception Department of the Diagnostic Centre.