test for albumin, the major protein molecule in blood
alkaline phosphatase ALP
test for the enzyme alkaline phosphatase that is found in both liver cells and bone cells
ALT and AST
test for enzymes alanine transanimase (ALT) and aspertate transanimase (AST)
bilirubin
test for unconjugated, conjugated, and totol bilirubin levels
GGT
test for the enzyme gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT or GGTP)
liver function tests (LFT's)
panel of individual blood tests performed at the same time to give a comprehensive picture of liver function. Includes albumin, bilirubin, ALT, AST, and GGT, as well as prothrombin time.
CLO test
rapid screening test to detect the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. (Campylobacter-like organism)
culture and sensitivity (C&S)
diagnostic test of a culture that determines which bacterium is causing an intestinal infection and a sensitivity test to determine which antibiotic drug it is sensitive to.
fecal occult blood test
diagnostic test for occult (hidden) blood in the feces
gastric analysis
diagnostic test to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
ova and parasites (O&P)
diagnostic test to determine if there is a parasitic infection in the gastrointestinal tract
barium enema (BE)
procedure that uses liquid radiopaque contrast medium instilled into the rectum and colon.
cholangiography
uses contrast dye to outline the bile ducts
UGI
upper gastrointestinal series
NG tube
insertion of a nasogastric through the nostril into the stomach