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Angiography
Method of injecting a dye into an artery and obtaining and x-rayof blood vessels, tumors, and lesions
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Arteriography
Radiography of an artery or arterial system after injection of a contrast medium into the blood stream
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Bronchoscopy
Inspection of the interior of the tracheo-bronchial tree through a bronchoscope
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Cardiac catheterization
Introduction of a catheter into the heart chambers to confirm a diagnosis or to evaluate the extent of a disease process
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Colposcopy
Gynecologic examination that uses the colposcope to examine the walls of the vagina and the cervix
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Complete Blood Count(CBC)
Includes type and number of RBCs, WBCs, platelets, and hemoglobin
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Computed Tomography Scan(CT scan)
- Through use of a computer, cathode ray tubes emit radiation at different depths to show density of tissues and organs, including malfromations, tumors, and so on.
- AKA: Computed axil tomography scan( CAT scan)
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Conization
Coring or removal of the mucous lining of the cervical canal and its gland by means of cutting with a high frequency current; preformed when a pap smear indicates abnormal cells
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Cytology
The study of the structure, function, and pathology of cells
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Examination of the bilirary system done through a flexible endoscope and instillation of contrast medium into the apulla of Vater of the pancreas
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD)
Endsocopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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Fluoroscopy
Examination by means of fluoroscope using x-rays displayed on a fluorescent screen
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Glucometer
Small machine used to measure glucose content of capillary blood
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Hematology
The study of blood and its components
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Histology
Branch of anatomy dealing with the structure, composition, and function of tissues
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Intravenous pyelography(IVP)
Injection of dye into a vein to show urine flow through the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder on x-ray
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KUB X-ray
X-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
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Lumbar Puncture
- Insertion of a hallow needle into the subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae to withdraw samples of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis and to measure the pressure
- AKA: Spinal Puncture or Spinal tap
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
Noninvasive method, based on magnetic feilds of visualizing soft tissue without the use of contrast medium or ionizing radiation
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Papanicolaou(Pap) smear
A lab test to determine cancer, especially cervical, vaginal, or uterine cancer
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Paracentesis
A needle puncture in the abdomen to remove ascites fluid, preform a lavage, or initiate peritoneal dialysis
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a sigmoidoscope
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Radiography
The making of film recors of internal structures of the body by exposure of film sensitized by x-rays
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Radioimmunoassay(RIA)
Use of radionuclides following principles of immunology to measure materials present in blood in minute amounts
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Radionuclides
Radioactive substances that disintegrate with the emission of electromagnetic radiation
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Radiopharmaceutical
A radioactive pharmaceuticals substance used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
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Sequential multiple assay(SMA)
A series of assay test for a variety of chemical substances preformed one after another on one blood or serum sample by and chemical analyzer
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Thoracentesis
Insertion of a needle through the chest wall to the plueral space to drain fluid or air or to instill medication
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Treadmill Stress Test
A test that measures heart rate and blood pressure response to clinically controlled active exercise on a treadmill
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Ultrasonography
A technique in which deep structures of the body are visualized by recording the reflections
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Culture
The growing of microorganisms in or on a medium disigned for their growth
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Hgb(Hemoglobin)
12.0-18.0g/dL
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Anemias
Low red blood cell count
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Test for clotting time
- Prothrombin Time(PT)
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time(APTT)
- PT widely used to adjust anticoagulant drugs such a coumadine and reported used INR
- APTT is used to adjust heparin
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Blood Chemistry Test
- Provide info on electrolyte embalance, ability of body to metabolize nutrients, the function of organs, and presence of accumulation of toxic substances
- NPO for 8-12h
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Venipuncture
Puncture of the vein with a needle
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Liver Fx Test
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
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Kidney Fx Test
- Blood, urea, nitrogen
- Creatinine Levels
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Heart Fx test
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Creatine levels (CK)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
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Panel
A group of lab test
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Urinalysis
- Provides valuable info about fx of the kidneys
- Can be classified as:
- 1)Single, catheterized, or random specimens
- 2) Midstream specimen
- 3)Timed, long-period specimens
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24h Urine Specimen
- Pt must empty bladder at beginning of test and it thrown away
- From then on until 24 hours have passed all urine must be collected and kept on ice
- If any is thrown away test must start all over
- Pt should force voiding if there is no feeling of need at end of test
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Biopsy
Surgical excision of a small amount of tissue
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Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid or cells
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Transducer
Wand emitting the sound waves in an ultrasound
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Consists of lines and waves that represent the electrical activity during the cardiac cycle
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Hematoma
Collection of clotted blood
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Endoscope
Insturment used to view inside a body cavity
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Gastroscopy
The visual inspection of the upper digestive tract and the stomach to obtain specimens of gastric contents and preform a biopsy on the stomach tissues
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Polyps
Growths protruding from a mucous membrane
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Colonoscopy
- The inspection of the entire large intestine for polyps, areas of inflammation, and malignant lesions
- Any iron medication, asprin, and most anti-inflammatory drugs must be withheld for 3 days
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Cytoscopy
The visual inpection of the interior of the bladder for the collection of biopsy specimens collection of urine separately from each ureter and treatment of various conditions
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