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… Overview A chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes . … of your clothes above the waist. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not get in the way of the … of your clothes above the waist. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not get in the way of the …
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… cancer is normally one of the lymph nodes under the arm. Your doctor injects a blue dye or special tracer substance … taking it before your test. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other … taking it before your test. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other …
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… water) for 10 to 12 hours before the test. How It Is Done Your health professional drawing blood will: Wrap an elastic … bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes. In rare … bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes. In rare …
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… alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and … go into fat cells as well as other cells, so women tend to keep more alcohol in their blood than men do. Also, a … go into fat cells as well as other cells, so women tend to keep more alcohol in their blood than men do. Also, a …
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… Amniocentesis is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds your baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells … may get a feeling of pulling or pressure in your belly. To keep yourself comfortable, breathe slowly and relax your … may get a feeling of pulling or pressure in your belly. To keep yourself comfortable, breathe slowly and relax your …
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… The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor … it before your surgery. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other … it before your surgery. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other …
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… The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is … on which area is being examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the … on which area is being examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the …
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… or Pharmacia CAP), may be used to provide more information. Your allergy test results may show that allergy treatment is … are applied. You will wear the patches for 24 to 72 hours. Keep the patch area dry when you bathe. And don't do any … are applied. You will wear the patches for 24 to 72 hours. Keep the patch area dry when you bathe. And don't do any …
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… Test Overview A tonometry test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This … for glaucoma. Tonometry can be used to see if medicine is keeping your IOP below a certain target pressure set by your … for glaucoma. Tonometry can be used to see if medicine is keeping your IOP below a certain target pressure set by your …
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… of the waste product creatinine (say "kree-AT-uh-neen") in your blood and urine. These tests tell how well your kidneys … menstrual blood, or anything else in the urine sample. Keep the collected urine in the refrigerator for the … menstrual blood, or anything else in the urine sample. Keep the collected urine in the refrigerator for the …
