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… your arm where the radioactive tracer will be injected. A small amount of the radioactive tracer is then injected. … 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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… If the needle is in the right spot in the spinal canal, a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) will drip from the … whether the fluid is clear, cloudy, or bloody. Several small samples of fluid are collected and sent to the lab for … CSF all the time and replaces it 2 or 3 times a day, the small amount of fluid that is removed will be quickly …
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… villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis, including a small chance that the test may cause you to have a … villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis, including a small chance that the test may cause you to have a …
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… This helps your doctor get good views of your heart. Small pads or patches (electrodes) will be placed on the … of your chest to record your heart rate during the test. A small amount of gel will be rubbed on the side of your chest … This helps your doctor get good views of your heart. Small pads or patches (electrodes) will be placed on the …
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… This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, and large and small intestines. It also includes the diaphragm, which is … The pictures made by the X-rays show that the stomach, small and large bowel, liver, spleen, kidneys, and bladder … This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, and large and small intestines. It also includes the diaphragm, which is …
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… (FIT) The test kit contains the things you need to collect small samples of stool. For some types of FIT, you may need … you don't have cancer. But with a positive test, there is a small chance that you could have colorectal cancer. If your … (FIT) The test kit contains the things you need to collect small samples of stool. For some types of FIT, you may need …
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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 and then pour the urine into the … 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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… Punch biopsy. After a local anesthetic is injected, a small, sharp tool that looks like a cookie cutter (punch) is … cut from the tissue below. Stitches may not be needed for a small skin sample. If a large skin sample is taken, one or … Punch biopsy. After a local anesthetic is injected, a small, sharp tool that looks like a cookie cutter (punch) is …
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… Prepare To do a vaginal self-examination, you will need: A small flashlight or good lighting in the room. A hand-held … to see the reddish pink walls of the vagina, which have small folds or ridges known as rugae. Look at your vaginal … Prepare To do a vaginal self-examination, you will need: A small flashlight or good lighting in the room. A hand-held …
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… High blood pressure (hypertension). Pre-eclampsia. A small amount of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) or too much … on your belly. This helps the passage of sound waves. A small, hand-held sensor will be pressed against the gel on … High blood pressure (hypertension). Pre-eclampsia. A small amount of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) or too much …
