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LFT
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Liver funciton test.
Test for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in serum |
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Stool culture
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Test for microorganisms present in stool
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Stool guaiac;
Hemoccult test |
Detection of blood in feces. (hidden blood)
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lower gastrointestinal series BE
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X-ray images of the colon and rectum after injecting barium into the rectum.
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upper gastrointestinal series
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X-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after administering barium by mouth.
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cholangiography
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X-ray examination ofthe biliary system after injecting contrast into the bile ducts.
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CT, computed tomography scan
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X-ray series showing cross-sectional images of internal organs allowing visualization.
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abdominal ultrasonography
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sound waves beamed into the abdomen, produce an image of abdominal viscera.
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magnetic resonance imaging MRI
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Magnetic and radio waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body.
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liver scan
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Image of the liver after injecting radioactive material into the blood stream.
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gastric bypass
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Reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum. (gastrojejunostomy).
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gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope.
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liver biopsy
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Removal of liver tissue followed by microscopic visualization.
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nasogastric intubation
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Insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach.
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paracentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen.
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alk phos
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alkaline phosphatase...a LFT
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ALT,
AST |
alanine transaminase
aspartate transaminase enzyme tests of liver function |
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BE
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barium Enema
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BRBPR
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bright red blood per rectum;
hematochezia |
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BM
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bowel movement
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CT scan
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computed tomography
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EGD
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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GB
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gallbladder
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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IBD
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inflammatory bowel disease
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LFTs
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liver function tests;
alk phos,serum bilirubin , AST,ALT |
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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NG tube
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nasogastric tube
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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PEG tube
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (feeding tube)
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PEJ tube
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percutaneous endoscopic juejunostomy tube (feeding tube)
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PTHC
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percutaneous transphetic cholangiography
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PUD
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peptic ulcer disease
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SGOT; SGPT
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enzyme test of liver function.
AST, ALT |
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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T tube
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tube placed in the biliary tract for drainage
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