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… Blood Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Blood normally doesn't have any bacteria or fungi in it. A blood culture is a test of a blood sample to find germs (such as bacteria or a …
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… Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a type … the condition of the blood vessel walls can be seen. The test is often used to look at the blood vessels that go to …
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… Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the …
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… Skin and Wound Cultures On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria, a virus, or a fungus ) …
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… Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Shoulder On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field …
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Testicular Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A testicular biopsy is a test to remove a …
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… Myelogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A myelogram uses X-rays and a special dye … spinal nerve roots, and the subarachnoid space. During the test, a dye is put into the subarachnoid space with a thin …
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… Hair Analysis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Hair analysis is done by evaluating hair … may have been present at a crime scene. Hair samples are tested with specific chemicals and looked at under a …
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… Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field …
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… Cystoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cystoscopy is a procedure that lets a doctor … blockages in the urinary tract. Remove tissue samples for testing (biopsy). Remove a foreign object. Insert a stent . …