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Diagnostic Testing Review (Reverse Defs)

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a specialized x-ray of the breast   mammography  
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anemia; hemorrhage   hemoglobin (Hgb, Hb)  
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counts the number of platelets   platelet count  
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determines amount of O2 and Co2 dissolved in blood   arterial blood gases (ABG)  
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diagnose cause of chest infections   sputum tests (C&S)  
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diagnose metabolic diseases   blood glucose levels  
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diagnose urinary tract infections   mid-stream urine (MSU)  
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diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders   hematologist  
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esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed   gastroscopy  
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evaluates clotting   partial thromboplastin time (PTT)  
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examines tissue samples; performs autopsies   pathologist  
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exercise ECG   stress test  
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helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine examination   complete blood count (CBC)  
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healthy body in a state of equilibrium   homeostasis  
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immediately   STAT  
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includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride   electrolytes  
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interprets images of the human body   radiologist  
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measurement of the settling of RBC's   erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)(sed rate)  
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measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred   cardiac (heart) enzymes  
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measures types of fat in the blood   cholesterol/triglycerides (lipids)  
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more detailed to diagnose diabetes   glucose tolerance test (GTT)  
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one that indicates a life-threatening situation and requires immediate attention   critical value  
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ordered if a client is suspected of having septicemia   blood cultures  
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produces three-dimensional images of cross-sections of body parts   proton emission tomography (PET)  
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records the electrical activity of the heart   electrocardiography (ECG)  
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the examination of a body to determine the cause of death   autopsy  
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the normal range; the values expected for a particular test   reference range  
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used to check the density of bone in the spine and hip   bone mineral density test (BMD)  
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uses a magnetic field to produce images   magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)  
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uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts   endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)  
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uses high-frequency sound waves to evaluate cardiac function   echocardiogram  
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visual examination of the large intestines   colonoscopy  
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visualizes the lower portion of the bowel   barium enema  
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x-ray of the throat and esophagus   barium swallow  
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