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Electromyogram EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

… placed over the muscles controlled by that nerve. Several quick electrical pulses are given to the nerve. The time it … tests. How It Feels During an EMG test, you may feel a quick, sharp pain when the needle electrode is put into a … current is used. And each electrical pulse is very quick. It lasts less than a second. Risks An EMG is very …

Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance

… feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urine test This test usually doesn't … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urine test This test usually doesn't …

Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography SPECT

… be difficult to lie still during the test. You may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is put in your arm. The … be difficult to lie still during the test. You may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is put in your arm. The …

Computed Tomography CT Scan of the Body

… to help you relax (sedative) or dye is used, you may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is started. The dye may … to help you relax (sedative) or dye is used, you may feel a quick sting or pinch when the IV is started. The dye may …

Body Fat Testing

… too little body fat. The test is one of the ways to measure healthy weight. People who are trying to become more fit and … Results Experts have different opinions. But generally, healthy body fat is considered to be: 10% to 22% in adult … too little body fat. The test is one of the ways to measure healthy weight. People who are trying to become more fit and …

Angiogram of the Head and Neck

Angiogram

Abdominal Ultrasound

… on the evening before the test. Then you may need to avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours before the test. For a test of the … test. This is to fill your bladder. You may need to avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours before the test to avoid gas … If you are having your aorta checked, you may need to avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours before the test. How It Is Done You …

Bowel Transit Time Test

Allen Test

… artery. Results Allen test Normal (positive) Your hand quickly becomes warm and returns to its normal colour. This … artery. Results Allen test Normal (positive) Your hand quickly becomes warm and returns to its normal colour. This …