Coronary Plaque Analysis Order Review
Saw an imaging facility offering coronary plaque analysis and need a provider order? DOD reviews order requests for CCTA that may include plaque analysis. Already know where you want to go? If appropriate, DOD can send the order there.
DOD does not perform or interpret plaque analysis. Orders not guaranteed.
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Important: DOD Does Not Perform or Interpret Plaque Analysis
Diagnostic Orders Direct does not perform, interpret, or provide coronary plaque analysis. Plaque analysis is typically performed through the imaging facility, radiology group, or software/vendor workflow associated with a completed CCTA dataset.
DOD only provides a $40 virtual provider review for order requests. If an order is issued, you take it to your chosen facility, which determines whether plaque analysis is available and how it is performed.
What Is Coronary Plaque Analysis?
Coronary plaque analysis is an advanced post-processing technique applied to a completed coronary CT angiography (CCTA) dataset. Specialized software quantifies and characterizes coronary plaque — including plaque volume, composition (calcified, non-calcified, or mixed), and high-risk features that may indicate vulnerable plaque.
Because plaque analysis requires a completed CCTA dataset, it is not a standalone study. If you are seeking plaque analysis, you typically need a provider order for a CCTA. The imaging facility and radiology group determine whether plaque analysis is available and how it is performed.
DOD is not affiliated with any specific plaque analysis software vendor, imaging facility, or radiology group. Orders are reviewed for medical appropriateness and are not guaranteed.
CCTA Safety Considerations
Since plaque analysis requires a CCTA, the same safety considerations apply: IV contrast, kidney function (eGFR) review, contrast allergy screening, medication review, and facility-specific heart-rate or rhythm protocols. Always follow your imaging facility's specific preparation instructions.
How It Works
Complete Intake
Submit a brief online intake with your symptoms, history, risk factors, and the study you are requesting.
Licensed Provider Review
A licensed provider reviews your request, medical history, symptoms, and relevant risk factors.
Order Issued If Appropriate
If medically appropriate, an order is issued within 1 business day. This is an independent clinical review — not a rubber stamp.
Order Sent To Your Facility
You may take the order to the imaging center or facility of your choice, subject to facility acceptance policies.
Your Facility of Choice: If an order is issued, it may be sent to the imaging center, lab, or diagnostic facility selected by the patient, subject to facility policies. DOD is not affiliated with any specific imaging facility.
DOD serves patients in 36 U.S. states including AZ, CO, CT, FL, MD, MA, NV, NY, OR, UT, WA, and more. Patients must be physically located in a supported state during the virtual visit. Check state availability →
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: Diagnostic Orders Direct is not an imaging center, laboratory, cardiology practice, radiology interpretation group, emergency service, or replacement for ongoing primary care or specialist care. Orders are not guaranteed. All requests are reviewed by licensed providers and are issued only when medically appropriate based on patient history, symptoms, risk factors, requested study, safety considerations, state availability, and provider judgment. Facility acceptance of any order is subject to the facility's policies.
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$40 virtual provider review. Orders issued only when medically appropriate.
Orders are not guaranteed. Issued only when medically appropriate per provider judgment.