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Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System

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Procedure
Definition
angiography   contrast dye is injected into the blood stream to view clots, tumors of the arteries, and veins of the kidneys  
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)   blood test to measure kidney function, measures the amount of urea in the blood  
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clean catch specimen   after the urinary meatus is cleaned, a urine sample is collected after urination has begun  
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catheterization   a sterile tube (catheter) is inserted into the bladder to obtain a urine specimen  
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creatinine clearance   blood test to determine the kidneys filtering rate of removing creatinine from the blood  
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cystography   xray of the bladder, conducted by inserting dye through a catheter  
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cystometrogram   graphic recording of volumes and pressure in the bladder  
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cystoscopy   visual exam of the bladder by inserting a cystoscope  
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cystoscope with retrograde pyelogram   visual exam of the bladder, then xrays are taken of the kidney, ureter, and bladder after dye is inserted into the urethra  
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cystourethroscopy   cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to view the interior surface  
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excretory urography   dye is injected into the bloodstream and xrays are taken of the kidney to track the excretion of the dye  
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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)   dye is injected into the blood stream and xrays are done of the renal pelvis  
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nephrotomography   sectional view xray of the kidney  
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renal artery doppler   ultrasound study of the renal arteries  
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renal biopsy   removal of a piece of kidney for microscopic examination  
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renal scan   radioactive dye is injected in the blood stream and a scan is taken to determine blood vessel diameter, obstructions, and individual kidney function  
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renal ultrasound   ultrasound waves produce images of the kidneys for visualization  
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serum electrolyte level   measures the amount of sodium, potassium, and chloride in the blood  
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technetiumcystogram   radioisotope is used to outline the bladder and an xray is taken  
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transurethral biopsy   removal of a piece of kidney for microscopic examination that is taken through the urethra  
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ureterography   dye study of the ureters  
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urinalysis   analysis of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic properties  
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urine culture and sensitivity (C&S)   laboratory test to determine the bacteria in the urine and the antibiotic sensitivity  
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urography   xray using contrast medium of the urinary tract  
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voiding cystourethrography   xray taken while the patient is voiding  
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xray of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB)   plain xray used to determine size and location of the kidney, ureter, and bladder  
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