Gout is considered when a patient reports a history of repeated attacks of painful arthritis, especially at the base of the toes or in the ankles and knees. The most reliable test for gout is detecting uric acid crystals in the joint fluid obtained by joint aspiration. This common office procedure is performed with topical local anesthesia.
Generally, the cost of an eye exam can range from about $50 (usually at a retail store or optical chain, performed by an optometrist) to $250 or more (usually at a medical clinic or private eye doctor's office).
CAT scan procedure costs can range between $270 and $4,800. Costs are broken down into two areas: Technical Fees: this is the cost of the CAT scan procedure itself and where there is a potential to save a considerable amount of money. Professional Fees: : this is the fee associated with having the radiologist interpret the test result.