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… (contrast material) to look for kidney stones, blockage, growths, infection, or other diseases of the urinary tract. … No foreign objects (such as metal or glass fragments), growths (such as cancer), inflammation, or infections are … are present. Kidney stones or gallstones are present. Growths (such as tumours) are seen in the colon, lungs, …
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… the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during pregnancy. The test can be used to see if a woman is … for birth defects. The amount that hCG goes up early in pregnancy can give information about your pregnancy and the health of your baby. Soon after delivery, …
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… treat problems with your uterus. It may be done to remove growths from the uterus, such as fibroids or polyps. It may … normal in size and shape. No polyps , fibroids , or other growths are present. Openings to the fallopian tubes look … present in the uterus. Uterine polyps, fibroids, or other growths are present. A misplaced intrauterine device (IUD) …
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… Test Overview Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves. It produces a … harm your fetus. It can be done as early as the 5th week of pregnancy. Sometimes the sex of your fetus can be seen by about the 18th week of pregnancy. Ultrasound is one of the screening tests that may …
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… tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes the growth of germs. If no germs grow, the culture is negative. … it is placed in a container with a substance (called growth medium or culture medium) that helps bacteria, … tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes the growth of germs. If no germs grow, the culture is negative. …
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… right place. The glands are not too big or too small. No growths or other problems are seen. Abnormal: The thyroid gland is too big, or a growth (thyroid nodule) or cyst is seen in the thyroid … right place. The glands are not too big or too small. No growths or other problems are seen. Abnormal: The thyroid …
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… (BPP) test measures the health of your baby (fetus) during pregnancy. A BPP test may include a non-stress test with … your baby. A BPP is commonly done in the last trimester of pregnancy. If there is a chance that your baby may have problems during your pregnancy ( high-risk pregnancy ), a BPP may be done by 32 …
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… level. Estriol levels are most often measured only during pregnancy. Estriol is produced in large amounts by the … mother. Estriol can be found as early as the 9th week of pregnancy. The levels keep rising until delivery. Estriol … hormones. Estrogens are responsible for female sexual development and function, such as breast development and the …
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… Normal: The vulva does not have sores or other growths, such as genital warts . The vaginal walls are reddish pink and have folds or ridges. No sores or growths are present. Normal discharge is clear and thin or … Normal: The vulva does not have sores or other growths, such as genital warts . The vaginal walls are …
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… is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It's used to look for possible problems with your … (uE3). This is a form of estrogen that increases during pregnancy. It's made in large amounts by the placenta. … care decisions that are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? …