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… Abdominal X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … be taken while you lie on your side with your arm over your head. How long the test takes An abdominal X-ray takes about … or painful. This is more likely if you have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to …
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… Lung Function Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … people who have a lung disease. You may cough or feel light-headed after breathing in or out rapidly, but you will be … people who have a lung disease. You may cough or feel light-headed after breathing in or out rapidly, but you will be …
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… Lead (Pb) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … blood. Lead is a poisonous (toxic) metal that can damage the brain and other parts of the body. A lead test may … or 5 micrograms per decilitre (mcg/dL) or higher. Your older child or you have a blood lead level around 0.48 …
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… Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … for you. High values A high BUN value can mean kidney injury or disease is present. Kidney damage can be caused by … may be caused by a diet low in protein, a severe muscle injury called rhabdomyolysis , pregnancy, cirrhosis , or …
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… Autopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … after death. It may be done to learn about a disease or injury. Or it may be done to find out how or why a person … who was not under the care of a doctor. Are a result of any injury. Examples include a fall, a car crash, a drug …
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… Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … the IV. You will need to lie on your left side. Your head will be tilted slightly forward. A mouth guard may be … by anesthesia. People who have serious heart disease and older adults who have other chronic diseases have a greater …
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… Myoglobin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … Is Done The myoglobin test is used to look for disease or injury of muscle tissue. The urine test can help check for … Is Done The myoglobin test is used to look for disease or injury of muscle tissue. The urine test can help check for …
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… Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … prothrombin time is often caused by liver disease or injury or by treatment with blood thinners. Why It Is Done … K; liver disease, such as cirrhosis ; or that a liver injury has occurred. A longer-than-normal PT can also mean …
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… Mammogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … mammograms . They include: Standard mammogram . It puts images of the breast on film. Digital mammogram . It puts … are usually normal and non-cancerous in people older than age 50. Need more information: A specific area …
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… Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … . Lead poisoning. Very strenuous exercise or severe injury to a muscle. Exposure to carbon tetrachloride. Decay … . Lead poisoning. Very strenuous exercise or severe injury to a muscle. Exposure to carbon tetrachloride. Decay …
