Diagnostic reverse defs
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| mammography | a specilized x-ray of the breast
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| hemoglobin (Hgb/Hb) | anemia; hemorrhage
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| platelet count | counts the number of platelets
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| arterial blood gases (ABGs) | determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in blood
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| sputum test | diagnose cause of chest infections
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| blood glucose levels | diagnose metabolic disease
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| midstream urine (MSU) | diagnose urinary tract infections
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| hematologist | diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders
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| gastroscopy | esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed
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| partial thromboplastin time (PTT) | evaluates clotting
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| pathologist | examines tissue samples; performs autopsies
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| stress test | exercise ECG
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| complete blood count (CBC) | helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam
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| homeostasis | healthy body is in a state of equilibrium
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| stat | immediately
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| electrolytes | includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride.
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| radiologist | interprets images of the human body
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| erthyrocyte sedimentation rate (either ESR or sed rate) | measurement of the settling of RBC's
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| cardiac enzymes | measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred
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| cholesterol/triglycerides | measures types of fat in blood
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| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | more detailed to diagnose diabetes
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| critical value | one that indicates a life-threatening situation and requires immediate attention.
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| blood cultures | ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia
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| Positron emission tomography (PET) | produces 3-dimensional images of cross-section of body parts
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| electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) | records the electrical activity of the heart
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| autopsy | the examination of a body to determine cause of death
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| reference range | the normal range; the values expected for a particular test
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| bone mineral density test (BMD) | used to check the denisity of bone in the spine and hip
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| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | uses a megnetic field to produce images
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| ERCP | uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ucts
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| ultrasonography /ultrasound (US) | uses high-frequency sound waves
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| echocardiogram (record)/echocardiography | uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function
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| colonoscopy | visual exam of the large intestine
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| barium enema | visualizes the lower portion of the bowel
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| barium swallow | xray of the throat and esophagus
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