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Dexamethasone Suppression Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
DST; ACTH suppression test; Cortisol suppression test Dexamethasone suppression test measures whether adrenocorticotrophic hormone ( ACTH ) secretion by the pituitary can be suppressed. How the…
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Diabetes Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Blood sugar test - blood Random blood sugar; Blood sugar level; Fasting blood sugar; Glucose test; Diabetic screening - blood sugar test; Diabetes -…
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Digital Rectal Exam – Indications, Procedures, Results
DRE A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The health care provider uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for…
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Donath-Landsteiner Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anti-P antibody; Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria - Donath-Landsteiner The Donath-Landsteiner test is a blood test to detect harmful antibodies related to a rare disorder called paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.…
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Doppler Ultrasound Exam of an Arm or Leg
This test uses ultrasound to look at the blood flow in the large arteries and veins in the arms and legs. How the Test is Performed…
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Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg
Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg Peripheral vascular disease - Doppler; PVD - Doppler; PAD - Doppler; Blockage of leg arteries -…
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Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg
Peripheral vascular disease - Doppler; PVD - Doppler; PAD - Doppler; Blockage of leg arteries - Doppler; Intermittent claudication - Doppler; Arterial insufficiency of…
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Dorsal Penile Nerve Block – Indications, Contraindication
The dorsal penile nerve block is an effective technique for gaining regional anesthesia of the penis with small volumes of a local anesthetic. The…
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Double-Balloon Enteroscopy – Indications, Procedures, Results
Small bowel biopsy; Push enteroscopy; Double-balloon enteroscopy; Capsule enteroscopy; Sonde enteroscopy Enteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the small intestine (small bowel). How…
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Dry Eye Test; Basal Secretion Test – Indications, Procedures
Dry eye test; Basal secretion test; SjÃgren - Schirmer; Schirmer's test The Schirmer test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it…
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Dual- Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) has sustained a niche for measuring bone mineral density since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
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Dual-energy x-ray Absorptiometry – Indications, Procedures
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; p-DEXA; Osteoporosis-BMD A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area…
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Duplex Ultrasound – Indications, Procedures, Results
Vascular ultrasound; Peripheral vascular ultrasound Duplex ultrasound is a test to see how blood moves through your arteries and veins. How the Test is Performed…
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Ear Examination/ Otoscopy- Indications, Procedures, Results
Otoscopy An ear exam is performed when a health care provider looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope. How the Test…
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Echography – Eye and orbit ultrasound
Echography - eye orbit; Ultrasound - eye orbit; Ocular ultrasonography; Orbital ultrasonography An eye and orbit ultrasound is a test to look at the eye area.…
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Echography – Indications, Procedures, Results
Echography - eye orbit; Ultrasound - eye orbit; Ocular ultrasonography; Orbital ultrasonography An eye and orbit ultrasound is a test to look at the eye area.…
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EEG Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Electroencephalogram; Brain wave test; Epilepsy - EEG; Seizure - EEG An electroencephalogram is a test to measure the electrical activity of the brain. How…
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EGD – Indications, Procedures, Results
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine.…
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Electrocardiogram – Indications, Contraindications
The electrocardiogram (abbreviated as ECG or EKG) represents an electrical tracing of the heart and is recorded non-invasively from the surface of the body.…
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Electrocardiogram – Indications, Procedures, Results
Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE); Echocardiogram - transthoracic; Doppler ultrasound of the heart; Surface echo An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to…
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Electroencephalogram / Brain wave test
Electroencephalogram; Brain wave test; Epilepsy - EEG; Seizure - EEG An electroencephalogram is a test to measure the electrical activity of the brain. An…
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Electroencephalogram (EEG) – Indications, Procedures, Results
EEG Electroencephalogram; Brain wave test; Epilepsy - EEG; Seizure - EEG An electroencephalogram is a test to measure the electrical activity of the brain.…
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Electromyography – Indications, Procedures, Results
EMG; Myogram; Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. How the…
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Electromyography – Indications, Procedures, Results
EMG; Myogram; Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. How the…
