Common Medical Test

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Abdominal ultrasound

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Examines abdominal organs using sound waves

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ACTH stimulation test

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Diagnoses endocrine disorders

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Amniocentesis

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Sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus

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Angiography

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X-ray of blood vessels

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Arteriography

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X-ray of arteries

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Barium enema

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Shows the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an X-ray

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Barium swallow

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Shows the image of the upper gastrointestinal tract on an X-ray

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Bone density scan

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X-ray scan used to measure the density of bones

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Bronchoscopy

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A flexible tube with a small light and camera is used to examine the airways of the lungs

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Capsule endoscopy

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Swallowable capsule containing a tiny camera takes pictures of the GI tract

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Cardiac catheterization

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Explores coronary arteries using a fine tube

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Chorionic villus sampling

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A test used during pregnancy to diagnose birth defects

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Colposcopy

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Examination of the vagina and cervix to determine the cause of an abnormal Pap smear

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Complete blood count (CBC)

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Determines the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood

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Computed axial tomography (CAT) scan

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A series of detailed pictures of inside the body created by a computer linked to an X-ray machine

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Cornoary angiography

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The heart and blood vessels are filmed while the heart pumps showing problems such as a blockage caused by artherosclerosis

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Echocardiography

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Uses ultrasonic waves to record the heart's position, motion of the walls, or internal parts such as the valves

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Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

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A graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart

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Electroencephalogram

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Recording of the brain's electrical activity

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Electromyography (EMG)

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Measures the response of the muscle fibers to electrical activity

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Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT)

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Identifies and measures calcium buildup in and around the coronary arteries

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Electronystagmogram (ENG)

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Tests the vestibular system to help diagnose balance problems

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Endoscopic ultrasound

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Uses an endoscope and sound waves to create a sonogram of internal tissues and organs

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Esophagoscopy

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Examines the esophagus using a lighted tube to diagnose cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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Uses and endoscope to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodendum to diagnose cancer or other abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, and duodendum

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Esophagram

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X-rays of the esophagus

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Fecal occult blood test

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Checks for blood in stool

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Fluoroscopy

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X-ray

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

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Used to observe functioning in the brain by detecting changes in chemical composition, blood flow, or both

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Gastroscopy

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Examines the upper intestinal tract using a flexible tube

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Genetic testing

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Uses DNA to identify a genetic alteration

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Hysterosalpingography

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X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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Intravenous pyelography (IVP)

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X-ray study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder

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Laryngoscopy

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Examination of the larynx

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Lipoprotein profile

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Measures cholesterol

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Lower GI series

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X-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum

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Lymphangiography

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X-ray of the lymphatic system

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Mediastinoscopy

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A tube is inserted into the chest to view organs between the lymph nodes and the lungs

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Creates detailed pictures of inside of the body using magnetic fields linked to a computer

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Myelogram

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X-ray examination used to detect abnormalities of the spine, spinal cord, or surrounding structures

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Nephrotomogram

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X-ray of the kidneys

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Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI)

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Creates images of inside the body using a magnet linked to a computer`

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Nuclear medicine scan

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Small amounts of radioactive material are used to create an image of inside the body

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Pap test

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Cells collected from the cervix for examination under a microscope

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Pelvic laparoscopy celioscopy

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Examines and treats abdominal and pelvic organs

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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

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X-ray of the hepatic and common bile ducts

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Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

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Computerized image of the metabolic activity of body tissues

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Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Uses a sigmoidoscope to examine the rectum and the lower part of the colon

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Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure activity at the cellular level

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Radionuclide scanning

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Small amounts of radioactive material are used to scan internal body parts

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Sigmoidoscopy

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Inspection of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope

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Stereotactic biopsy

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Uses a computer and a three-dimensional scanning device to find a tumor site and remove tissue for examination under a microscope

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Stress test

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Records the heartbeat, breathing rate, and blood pressure during exercise

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Tilt table test

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Used to diagnose patients with unexplained fainting spells

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Tomography

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Creates pictures inside the body using a computer X-ray machine

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Transabdominal ultrasound

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Examines the organs in the abdomen using an ultrasound device

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Transrectal ultrasound

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Examines the prostate using an ultrasound

device

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Transvaginal ultrasound

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Examines the vagina using an ultrasound device

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Ultrasound test

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Examines the body using an ultrasound device

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Upper GI series

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A series of X-rays of the upper digestive system

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Voiding cystourethrogram

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X-ray examination of the bladder and lower urinary tract

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Xeroradiography

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X-ray in which a picture is recorded on paper

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X-ray

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Used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body