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Urinary System
Common Lab Tests and Clinical Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Urinalysis | An examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate various pathologic conditions |
| CT Urography | X-ray images obtained using computed tomography (CT) show multiple cross-sectional and other views of the kidneys |
| Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder (KUB) | X-ray examination (without contrast) of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
| Retrograde Pyelogram (RP) | X-ray image of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder |
| Cystoscopy | Direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with an endoscope (cystoscope) |
| Dialysis | Process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood |
| Lithotripsy | Urinary tract stones are crushed |
| Renal Transplantation | Surgical transfer of a kidney from a donor to a recipient |
| Urinary Catheterization | Passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder |