Sitz Marker Study
Your doctor has requested a Sitz Marker Study. The study is most often used with patients who are suffering from chronic constipation, for example less than two bowel movements per week. During the test tiny "markers" are used to see how fast food is moving through the intestines. At Cedars-Sinai we have a team of physicians, nurses and technologists who specialize in these procedures, and who are led by Richard Sukov, M.D., Chief of Gastrointestinal Radiology.
Before Arriving for Your Procedure
You will pick up a capsule along with instructions for taking it from the Imaging Center. This capsule contains tiny markers which will show up on x-rays and let the doctors track their progress through your intestines.
You will be instructed to make an appointment for you abdominal x-ray 5 days after you take the capsule.
During Your Procedure
It is important that you come back exactly 5 full days after you have taken the pill.
X-ray images will be taken of your abdomen to see if any of the "markers" are left in your colon or have been expelled.
After Your Procedure
Your study will be read by the imaging physician and results sent to your physician, usually within 48 hours. Your physician will discuss these results with you and explain what they mean in relation to your health.
To request copies of your pictures on a PC and MAC compatible CD, or a copy of your report, call (310) 423-8000 and follow the prompts for your selection.
Parking Information
Valet parking is available in front of the Imaging center from 7:30am-5:00pm.
For self parking, please enter parking lot P4, located at the corner of San Vicente Blvd. and 3rd Street. The entrance is on San Vicente Blvd.
If you are arriving after 5:00pm, please park in parking lot P1, located off of George Burns Rd. between Beverly Blvd. and Alden Dr. The entrance is off of George Burns Rd.
Partially validated parking at a cost of $4.00 is provided to our imaging patients for valet and self parking in the lots mentioned above.
Please Note: We do not validate for parking lots in the Medical Office Towers located at 8631 and 8635 W. 3rd St.
