The sonographer or examiner should:

• Provide preliminary results when necessary as provided for by internal guidelines based on the upper extremity venous duplex evaluation findings.
• Present record of diagnostic images, data, explanations, and technical worksheet to the interpreting physician for use in interpretation.
• Interpreting physician’s name, date of exam, date of interpretation, and an appropriate indication must appear on the final report.
• Alert the vascular laboratory Medical Director or appropriate health care provider when immediate medical attention is indicated based on the departmental guideline/policies and procedures.