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… dye ( contrast material ) used in the IVP. Pregnant women normally do not have this test, because the X-rays may harm the unborn baby. Results Normal The kidneys, ureters, and bladder appear normal. Abnormal The flow of the dye (contrast material) is …
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… are made by the bone marrow and released into the blood. Normal The reticulocyte count is given as the percentage of … total number of red blood cells, multiplied by 100). The normal values listed here—called a reference range—are just … to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab …
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… be done to make sure that the blood flow to your hand is normal. An ABG test will not be done on an arm used for … This can cause the artery to become blocked. Results Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab …
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… a pulmonary embolism . This is a blood clot that prevents normal blood flow in the lung. Two types of lung scans are … lung scan is done to: Find a blood clot that is preventing normal blood flow to part of a lung. Look at the flow of … of a lung scan are usually ready in 1 day. Lung scan Normal: The radioactive tracer is evenly distributed …
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… A slight drop in the ABI with exercise, even if you have a normal ABI at rest, means that you probably have PAD. Normal A normal resting ankle-brachial index is 1.0 to 1.4. This …
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… too hard, you may become light-headed and fall. Results Normal resting heart rate The chart below shows the normal range of a resting heart rate (pulse rate after … according to age. Many things can cause changes in your normal heart rate, including your age, activity level, and …
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… protein electrophoresis or total blood protein test are abnormal. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have … at the site. Results Results are ready in several days. Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab …
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… even the low level of radiation used for this test. Results Normal The throat and esophagus look normal while you swallow. They do not have swelling, an injury, narrowing, or foreign objects. Abnormal The throat and esophagus don't look normal while you …
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… the nose where the surgery will be performed. Results Normal Bones and soft tissues appear normal. Abnormal Swelling and redness (inflammation) of the mucous …
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… non–rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). Normally, NREM and REM alternate through these stages about 4 to 6 times during a night's sleep. A change in this cycle may make it hard for you to sleep soundly. Sleep … to see if you can stay awake during a time when you are normally awake. If your doctor thinks that you may have …
