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… will clean a site on your arm and then inject a small amount of radioactive tracer. You will need to come … to your arm. 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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… Risks 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 … Results Thyroid scan Normal: A normal thyroid scan shows a small butterfly-shaped thyroid gland about 5 cm (2 in.) long …
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… feeling. Risks The chance of a CT scan causing a problem is small. There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the dye … or tissue from being exposed to radiation, including the small amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. … cases, the risk of getting cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to …
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… than a second. Risks An EMG is very safe. You may get some small bruises or swelling at some of the needle sites. The … than a second. Risks An EMG is very safe. You may get some small bruises or swelling at some of the needle sites. The …
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… DLCO). This test measures how well your lungs transfer a small amount of carbon monoxide (CO) into the blood. Two … a breath of air from a container. The air contains a very small amount of carbon monoxide. Measurements are taken as … of air your lungs can hold. For this test, you sit inside a small airtight room. You breathe through a mouthpiece while …
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… feeling. Risks The chance of a CT scan causing a problem is small. There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the … or tissue from being exposed to radiation, including the small amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. … cases, the risk of getting cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to …
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… such as those who have had stomach or intestinal surgery, small intestine problems, or people with a family history of … from having a blood sample taken from a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of … surgery, or following surgery to remove part of the small intestine where this vitamin is absorbed (terminal …
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… cancer cells. It also can be found in other cancers and in small amounts in normal tissue. A CA-125 test measures the … a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Normal Each lab … cancer cells. It also can be found in other cancers and in small amounts in normal tissue. A CA-125 test measures the …
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… that holds about 4 L (1 gal) . The container has a small amount of preservative in it. Urinate into a small, clean container. Then pour the urine into the large … that holds about 4 L (1 gal) . The container has a small amount of preservative in it. Urinate into a small, …
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… after this test. footnote 1 Amniocentesis has a very small risk of causing bleeding that could mix your blood and … after this test. footnote 1 Amniocentesis has a very small risk of causing bleeding that could mix your blood and …
