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… your arm where the radioactive tracer will be injected. A small amount of the tracer is then injected. You will lie on … are rare. Anytime you're exposed to radiation, there's a small chance of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case … and water. The amount of radiation in the tracer is very small. This means it isn't a risk for people to be around …
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… a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results You can usually … . Infection of the heart ( endocarditis ). Leukemia . A small number of people have a high RF level but don't have rheumatoid arthritis. A small number of these people will later have rheumatoid …
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… food causes your immune system to attack the lining of your small intestine. As part of this mistaken attack, your … a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results There are several … food causes your immune system to attack the lining of your small intestine. As part of this mistaken attack, your …
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… Don't wear makeup, fingernail polish, or fake nails. Take a small overnight bag with personal items, such as a … hair. Polysomnogram study For a polysomnogram (PSG) study, small pads or patches called electrodes will be placed on your head and body with a small amount of glue and tape. (The glue washes off easily …
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… lung damage. Find foreign objects , such as coins or other small pieces of metal, in the tube to the stomach … lung damage. Find foreign objects , such as coins or other small pieces of metal, in the tube to the stomach …
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… pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance called a tracer is … makes it easier to put the needle into a vein properly. A small amount of the radioactive tracer is then injected, … to your arm. Anytime you're exposed to radiation, there's a small chance of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case …
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… Your doctor uses a tool that is about the size of a small flashlight. It has many lenses that can magnify up to … about 15 times. Indirect ophthalmoscopy. Your doctor uses a small hand-held lens and either a slit lamp microscope or a … to your eyeball through the skin of your eyelids by using a small, blunt tool. The pressure helps bring the edges of …
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… the kidneys are working as they should, there may be a very small amount of albumin in the urine. But when the kidneys … is called albuminuria. If the amount of albumin is very small, but still abnormal, it is called microalbuminuria. … urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, clean container. Then pour the urine into the large …
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… liver , spleen , skeletal muscles, and bone marrow. Only a small amount of ferritin is found in the blood. The amount … a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Normal Each lab … liver , spleen , skeletal muscles, and bone marrow. Only a small amount of ferritin is found in the blood. The amount …
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… out by the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine. A small amount passes out of the body in stool. But if too … a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Results are … out by the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine. A small amount passes out of the body in stool. But if too …
