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… Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … 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 …
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… Thyroid Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … can be injected into a vein. It travels through your body, giving off radiation signals. The camera "sees" the signals … hours before the test. You may need to stop taking some medicines or supplements for a while before the test. Tell …
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… Myelogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … test. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make … takes 30 minutes to 1 hour. How It Feels You will feel a quick sting from a small needle that has medicine to numb …
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… Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Knee On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … Check for the cause of unexplained knee pain or the knee giving out for no reason. Find problems in the knee joint , … Check for the cause of unexplained knee pain or the knee giving out for no reason. Find problems in the knee joint , …
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… Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … you are getting. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, even over-the-counter ones. Many medicines can change the results of this …
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… Uric Acid in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … the amount of uric acid eliminated by the kidneys. Many medicines can change the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the over-the-counter and prescription medicines you take. How It Is Done …
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… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is Done How It Feels Risks … to your brain. This allows blood alcohol levels to increase quickly. The amount of alcohol in your blood reaches its … to your brain. This allows blood alcohol levels to increase quickly. The amount of alcohol in your blood reaches its …
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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 … contains the magnet. A device called a coil may be placed over or wrapped around the area to be scanned. A special …
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… Albumin Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An albumin test checks urine for a protein called … is usually after the first time you urinate in the morning. Over a 24-hour period. Over a specific period of time, such …
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… Home Lung Function Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … flow (PEF) to measure the amount of air you can inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to see how well asthma is … redo the test. How It Feels Breathing in and out very quickly during these tests may make you feel light-headed or …
