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liver function tests (LFTs)
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Tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in serum (clear fluid that remains after blood has clotted)
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liver function tests (LFTs)
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ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT). alk phos, bilirubin
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ALT
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alanine transaminase
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AST
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aspartate transaminase
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direct vs indirect bilirubin test
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A direct bilirubin test measures conjugated bilirubin while and indirect test measures unconjugated.
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alk phos
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Alkaline phosphatase (part of LFT's)
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stool culture
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Test for microorganisims present in stool
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stool guaiac
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detection of blood in feces (tests for colon cancer)
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hemoccult test
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detection of blood in feces
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guaiac
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A chemical from the wood of trees. When added to a stool sample, it reacts with occult (hidden) blood.
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lower gastrointestinal series
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x-ray's of the colon & rectum after injecting barium into the rectum
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upper gastrointestinal series
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x-ray's of the esophagus, stomach, & small intestine after administering barium orally
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small-bowel follow-through
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occurs right after an upper gastrointestinal series to show sequential x-ray's of the small intestine as barium passes through
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barium swallow
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a study of the esophagus
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cholangiography
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x-ray exam of the biliary system after injecting contrast into the bile ducts
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percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
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contrast medium enters via a needle through the abdominal wall into the liver
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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contrast medium is injected via catheter (tube) through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, & bile ducts
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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CT Scan, CAT scan
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Computed Tomography: x-ray series showing cross-sectional images of internal organs
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abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound or sonography)
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Sound waves are beamed into the abdomen producing images of the organs
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Magnetic & radio waves produce images of organs & tissues in all three planes of the body. Doesn't use x-rays.
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liver scan (radioactive)
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Image of the liver after injecting radioactive material into the bloodstream.
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gastric bypass
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Reducing the size of the stomach & diverting food to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy)
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gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Visual exam of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope
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liver biopsy
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Helps doctors diagnose cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis & tumors of the liver
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nasogastric intubation
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Insert a tube through the nose into the stomach.
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paracentesis (abdominocentesis)
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen (for ascites)
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