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… Myelogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … done after the X-rays, while the dye is still in your body. Why It Is Done A myelogram is done to check for: The cause … test. Follow the instructions your doctor gives you about eating and drinking. If you take a medicine that prevents …
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… for Dental Plaque On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … and does not let the bacteria and acid cause problems. Why It Is Done Plaque forms on the teeth every day and needs … and does not let the bacteria and acid cause problems. Why It Is Done Plaque forms on the teeth every day and needs …
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… Iron (Fe) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … bound to them. This value is called transferrin saturation. Why It Is Done A test for iron is done to: Check for too … bound to them. This value is called transferrin saturation. Why It Is Done A test for iron is done to: Check for too …
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… C-Peptide Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … in the blood when they have a high level of insulin. Why It Is Done A C-peptide test is done to: Help tell the … How To Prepare Your doctor will give you instructions about eating and drinking before this test. Insulin and some oral …
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… Neuropsychological Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … done by a psychologist with special training in this area. Why It Is Done This testing gives your doctor an overall … done by a psychologist with special training in this area. Why It Is Done This testing gives your doctor an overall …
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… Kidney Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … home the same day. You may need someone to drive you home. Why It Is Done A kidney biopsy is done to: Find kidney … procedure. Preparing for the procedure You may need to stop eating and drinking before the day of the procedure. If this …
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… Liver and Spleen Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … of the liver and the spleen are done at the same time. Why It Is Done A liver and spleen scan is done to: Help find … is working. Check for cirrhosis of the liver. In cirrhosis, healthy tissue in the liver is replaced with scar tissue. …
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… Bronchoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … using a laser , are usually done with a rigid bronchoscope. Why It Is Done Bronchoscopy may be used to: Find the cause … doctor will tell you how soon before the procedure to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about …
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… Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … a small wire-mesh or plastic tube (called a stent) into it. Why It Is Done ERCP is done to: Check on jaundice or ongoing … procedure. Preparing for the procedure You may need to stop eating and drinking before the day of the procedure. If this …
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… Electrocardiogram (EKG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels … only during certain activities. These include exercise, eating, sex, stress, bowel movements, and even sleeping. An … you and is most likely to help diagnose your heart problem. Why It Is Done Ambulatory EKG monitoring is done to: Look …
