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… or chorionic villus sampling . Cell sample from bone marrow Bone marrow aspiration may be used for a karyotype test. How … or incorrectly separated. Amniocentesis Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Chorionic Villus Sampling …
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… of these) has been injected into the joint. This allows your doctor to see the soft tissue structures of your … of soft tissues lining the joint as well as the joint bones. A regular X-ray only shows the bones of the joint. … tissue from being exposed to any radiation, including the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the risk of …
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… radioactive substance in liquid form) to look at organs or bones in the body. During the test, the tracer is put into a … evaluate brain, head, and neck problems; to look at blood flow to the heart; to examine bones; and to diagnose problems … causing seizures, including for epilepsy . Find poor blood flow to the heart, which may mean coronary artery disease or …
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… see on the CT pictures. The dye may be used to check blood flow and look for tumours, areas of inflammation , or nerve … the head can give some information about the eyes, facial bones, air-filled cavities (sinuses) within the bones around … cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to avoid these tests for most …
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… vessels, and lymph nodes . A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone , … all or most of your clothes above the waist. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not get in the … of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the chance …
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… of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case even with the low-level radioactive tracer used for this test. But the chance of damage is very low compared with the benefits of the test. Most of the … Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan Liver and Spleen Scan Testicular Scan …
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… and into certain tissues. These tissues include your bones, liver, and intestine, and areas that are inflamed or … of the tracer in your tissues. The camera may move slowly above and around your body. The camera does not … find it hard to stay still during the scan. Ask for a pillow or blanket to make yourself as comfortable as you can …
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… the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin allows glucose to enter body cells where it is used for … pancreas does not make any insulin (type 1 diabetes) has a low level of insulin and C-peptide. A person with type 2 … C-peptide. A C-peptide test can also help find the cause of low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ). Possible causes of low …
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… in the early morning (between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.). ACTH … glands or pituitary gland. A high level of ACTH and a low level of cortisol (or low ACTH and high cortisol levels) could be caused by a …
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… of cells. Most of the magnesium in the body is found in the bones and inside the cells. Only a tiny amount of magnesium … and muscle weakness. Find the cause of symptoms such as low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, … in people who have kidney disease. Find the cause of a low calcium or potassium level that is not improving with …
