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… Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make pictures of the head and face. During the test, you will lie on a table that is attached to the CT …
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… Abdominal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … which area is being examined. You will be given a cloth or paper to cover yourself during the test. You will lie on … which area is being examined. You will be given a cloth or paper to cover yourself during the test. You will lie on …
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… Cardiac Enzyme Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cardiac enzyme studies measure the levels of … that are linked with injury of the heart muscle. The test checks for the proteins troponin I (TnI) and troponin T …
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… Mammogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … clothes above the waist, and you will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. For a standard or digital … clothes above the waist, and you will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. For a standard or digital …
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… Fetal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves. …
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… Angiogram of the Head and Neck On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An angiogram of the head and neck is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to …
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… Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of pictures of a joint …
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… Barium Enema On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A barium enema is an X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). It may also be called a lower …
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… Urine Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A urine culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria) in the urine that can …
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… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Head 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 that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave …
