Category: Rx Lab Test (A – Z)

The hemoglobin A1c test—also known as glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, HbA1c, or simply A1c—is used to measure an individual’s glucose control levels. The test shows average...

Orbital decompression is an operation to make more room inside the eye socket. The eye socket is called the “orbit.” It is a cone-shaped...

Olfactory nerve disorders affect our sense of smell. This can impact our ability to enjoy food, detect danger like gas leaks, or even notice...

Biological Terrain Assessment (BTA) is a holistic approach to understanding the health of our bodies by examining various aspects of our biological terrain. In...

HEENT stands for “head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.” If someone is experiencing symptoms that affect those areas, such as sneezing, congestion, and a...

Thyroid Function tests are used to tell if your thyroid gland is functioning properly by measuring the number of thyroid hormones in your blood....

The TSH test and the T4 test are the two most common thyroid function tests. The TSH test is often done first because it’s the...

A total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test is a blood test to see if you have too much or too little iron in your blood...

A shaded surface display (SSD) test (sometimes called feature-extraction or iso-surfacing) is a surface-rendered 3D image-producing system that provides a realistically looking three-dimensional view...

Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is X-ray computed tomography (CT) contrast agents are either iodine or barium-based using radiocontrast to investigate the major artery internal structure, blood...

Contrast CT, or contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is X-ray computed tomography (CT) contrast agents are either iodine or barium-based using radiocontrast to investigate the major artery internal...

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear medicine imaging technique that frequently uses gamma rays radioisotope or gamma camera to take the 2D...

Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) alternative to diagnostic coronary angiography is emerging as a non-invasive clinically reliable, fast-growing less invasive imaging technique alternative to conventional...

Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) alternative to diagnostic coronary angiography is emerging as a non-invasive clinically reliable, fast-growing less invasive imaging technique alternative to conventional...

VRT Scan Test(Volume Rendering Technique) is used to display a 2D projection of a 3D discretely sampled image. It provides a clearer depiction of...

Multiplanar reformation (MPR) is the process of using the data from axial CT images to create nonaxial two-dimensional images. MPR images are coronal, sagittal, oblique,...

Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is considered a dramatic development in CT technology used for diagnostic imaging in this MDCT approach, a two-dimensional (2D) array of...

Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is considered a dramatic development in CT technology used for diagnostic imaging in this MDCT approach, a two-dimensional (2D) array of...

A fundamental blood test means is a leading or primary principle, overall test, which serves as the groundwork of a system essential part of...