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Sputum Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
A sputum test, also known as a sputum culture, to detect and identify bacteria or fungi that infect the lungs or breathing passages is a…
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Standard Ophthalmic Exam – Indications, Procedures, Results
Routine eye examination; Eye exam - standard; Annual eye exam A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision…
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Stereotactic Breast biopsy – Indications, Procedure, Results
A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders. There are several types of breast…
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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy – Indications, Procedure, Results
A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders. There are several types of breast…
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Stereotactic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy (STPB)
Prostate gland biopsy; Transrectal prostate biopsy; Fine needle biopsy of the prostate; Core biopsy of the prostate; Targeted prostate biopsy; Prostate biopsy - transrectal…
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Stomach Acid Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Gastric acid secretion test The stomach acid test is used to measure the amount of acid in the stomach. It also measures the level…
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Stool C Difficile – Indications, Procedures, Results
Antibiotic associated colitis - toxin; Colitis - toxin; Pseudomembranous - toxin; Necrotizing colitis - toxin; C difficile - toxin The stool C difficile toxin test detects…
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Stool C Difficile Toxin – Indications, Procedures, Results
Antibiotic associated colitis - toxin; Colitis - toxin; Pseudomembranous - toxin; Necrotizing colitis - toxin; C difficile - toxin The stool C difficile toxin test detects…
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Stool Guaiac Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
FOBT; Guaiac smear test; Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear; Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear The stool guaiac test looks for…
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Stool ova and parasites exam
Stool ova and parasites exam is a lab test to look for parasites or eggs (ova) in a stool sample. The parasites are associated…
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Stool Test (A to Z) – Indications, Procedures, Results
A stool test may also be referred to as a “stool sample,” a “stool culture” or “fecal sample. A stool test is used to…
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Stool Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Gram stain Urethral discharge - Gram stain; Feces - Gram stain; Stool - Gram stain; Joint fluid - Gram stain; Pericardial fluid - Gram…
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Stress Echocardiography Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Echocardiography stress test; Stress test - echocardiography; CAD - stress echocardiography; Coronary artery disease - stress echocardiography; Chest pain - stress echocardiography; Angina -…
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String Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Duodenal parasites test; Giardia - string test A string test involves swallowing a string to obtain a sample from the upper part of the…
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Stroke – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Stroke is a neurological deficit of cerebrovascular causes the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood…
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Strongyloidiasis Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Strongyloidiasis - ova and parasites Taeniasis - ova and parasites Stool ova and parasites exam is a lab test to look for parasites or…
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Superficial Peroneal Nerve – Indications, Contraindications
The superficial peroneal nerve (superficial fibular nerve) is a mixed nerve that carries sensory information from the anterolateral aspect of the leg and the greater part…
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Swan-Ganz – right heart catheterization
Right heart catheterization; Catheterization - right heart Swan-Ganz catheterization is the passing of a thin tube (catheter) into the right side of the heart…
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Sweat Electrolytes Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Sweat test; Sweat chloride; Iontophoretic sweat test Sweat electrolytes is a test that measures the level of chloride in sweat. Sweat chloride test is…
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Swelling (inflammation) in the Lungs Scan
A lung gallium scan is a type of nuclear scan that uses radioactive gallium to identify swelling (inflammation) in the lungs. A lung scan…
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Sympathetic Nerves – Types, Functions, Symptoms, Abnormality
Sympathetic nerves run on the front surface of the spinal column and not in the spinal canal with the nerves that provide sensation and…
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Synovial Biopsy – Indications, Procedure, Results
A synovial biopsy is the removal of a piece of tissue lining a joint for examination. The tissue is called the synovial membrane. How…
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Synovial Fluid Analysis – Indications, Contraindications
Synovial Fluid Analysis/Synovial fluid is defined as the collection of fluid confined within a joint space. Synovial fluid is physiologic and acts as a…
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Synovial Fluid Analysis – Indications, Procedures, Results
Joint fluid analysis; Joint fluid aspiration Synovial fluid analysis is a group of tests that examine joint (synovial) fluid. The tests help diagnose and…
