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Parts of the Body
Laboratory Tests & Clinical Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test | test to detect occult blood feces |
| cholangiography | x-ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts |
| computed tomography (CT) | a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views |
| abdominal ultrasonography | sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an image of abdominal viscera |
| endoscopic ultrasonography | use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three plans of the body |
| gastrointestinal endoscopy | visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen |