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… the site. Results Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab … by making copies of itself (replicating). Viral load Normal: HIV is not detected in the blood. Abnormal: HIV is detected in the blood. Your doctor will …
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… eye may be uncomfortable until the scratch heals, which normally takes about a day. There is also a very small risk … during the test or for 48 hours after the test. Results Normal eye pressure is different for each person and is … glaucoma. Women usually have a higher IOP than men, and IOP normally gets higher as you get older. Intraocular pressure …
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… bleeding, or problems present since birth (congenital abnormalities). Find a blocked tube or stones in the tube that … dental fillings. Warmth in the area being examined. This is normal. Tell the technologist if you have nausea, vomiting, … , even when the size and shape of the tissue or organ looks normal. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen …
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… feel any symptoms like nausea, sweating, dizziness, or an abnormal heartbeat. If you don't have any symptoms, you may be … up your heart during the test. Results The test result is normal if your blood pressure stays stable during the test … do not feel light-headed or faint. The test result is not normal if your blood pressure drops and you feel …
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… X-ray may help find head injuries, bone fractures , or abnormal growths or changes in bone structure or size. Why It … the official X-ray report ready the next day. Skull X-ray Normal: The bones of the skull are normal in size and appearance. No foreign objects, abnormal …
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… show the areas where the amount of tracer is higher than normal. These areas are called hot spots. It often takes the … ready within 2 days after you had the scans. Gallium scan Normal: The collection and activity of gallium in the bones, liver, spleen, and large intestine is normal. No areas of unusual amounts of gallium are seen. …
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… parts of the major blood vessels connected to the heart. Normally, there is a small amount of fluid between this sac … on the heart. The pressure from excess fluid can prevent normal filling of the heart, which can reduce the heart's … while others may take days or weeks. Pericardiocentesis Normal: No bacteria or cancer cells are present in the …
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… Chlamydophila pneumoniae and mycoplasma.) Sputum culture Normal: Sputum that has passed through the mouth normally contains several types of harmless bacteria. These … The culture should not show any harmful bacteria or fungi. Normal culture results are negative. Abnormal: Harmful …
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… with barium. This outlines the intestine and shows large abnormalities. In a double-contrast or air-contrast study , … right after the test or within a few days. Barium enema Normal: The colon looks normal. Abnormal: One or more problems in the colon are …
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… CT scan. Contrast material may be used during MRI to show abnormal tissue more clearly. An MRI scan can be done for the: … dental fillings. Warmth in the area being examined. This is normal. Tell the technologist if you have nausea, vomiting, … even when the size and shape of the tissue or organ looks normal. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Normal: The organs, …
