What is rdu in hospital?

The Parkview Rapid Diagnostic Unit (RDU) is a specialized area of the hospital for patients who require evaluation and diagnostic testing for urgent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms or conditions.

For the most urgent needs, your health care provider can refer you to the GI Rapid Diagnostic Unit.

The Parkview Rapid Diagnostic Unit (RDU) is a specialized area of the hospital for patients who require evaluation and diagnostic testing for urgent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms or conditions. The purpose of this unit is to reduce the time it takes for you to receive a diagnosis and plan of care from weeks or months to as little as a few hours.

The RDU, started by Parkview specialty GI and endoscopy nurses, allows patients to receive labs, imaging and endoscopies, as well as meet with a specialty provider, all on the same day.

Patients who are admitted to the RDU may expect to spend several hours there, depending on the diagnostic testing and evaluation that may be needed. Patients may expect: