Category: Rx Lab Test (A – Z)

Radioactive abscess scan looks for abscesses in the body using radioactive material. An abscess occurs when pus collects due to an infection. How the Test...

Transvaginal ultrasound is a test used to look at a woman’s uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area. Transvaginal means across or through the vagina. The...

Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) is a test to measure the brain wave activity that occurs in response to clicks or certain tones. How...

The HPV DNA test is used to check for high-risk HPV infections in women. HPV infection around the genitals is common. It can be...

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...

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...

Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis . The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves to...

Acetone bodies; Ketones – serum; Nitroprusside test; Ketone bodies – serum; Ketones – blood A serum ketone test measures how many ketones are there...

Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis . The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves to...

A serum ketone test measures how many ketones are there in the blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare...

A serum ketone test measures how many ketones are there in the blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare...

The ACE test measures the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the blood. The ACE test measures the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in...

An absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active when you have...

An absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active when you have...

A radioactive abscess scan looks for abscesses in the body using radioactive material. An abscess occurs when pus collects due to an infection. How the...

Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS) is a test to look at how well the heart’s electrical signals are working. It is used to check for...

A Holter monitor is a machine that continuously records the heart’s rhythms. The monitor is worn for 24 to 48 hours during normal activity....

Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are in your blood. They also determine the acidity (pH) of your blood. How the...

An abdominal x-ray is an imaging test to look at organs and structures in the abdomen. Organs include the spleen, stomach, and intestines. When...

An abdominal wall fat pad biopsy is the removal of a small part of the abdominal wall fat pad. How the Test is Performed...