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Intro MT: Section 3
Common Tests and Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antinuclear Antibody Test | a blood test to detect autoimmune diseases |
| CA 125 | a blood sample or fluid from the chest or abdomen is examined for CA 125, a protein that is a tumor marker |
| CAT scan | a procedure that produces images of structures from within the body, uses multiple X-ray images and turns them into a picture |
| Chemotherapy | this treatment destroys cancer cells |
| Colonoscopy | procedure using a viewing tube that enables an examiner to evaluate the appearance of the inside of the colon |
| Complete blood count | a calculation of the elements of blood |
| Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) | surgically creates new routes around narrowed and blocked arteries |
| Cortisone injection | used to treat localized inflammation or widespread inflammation |
| Creatinine blood test | this blood test can detect abnormally high levels of creatinine, which indicates kidney malfunction or failure |
| Electrolytes | balance is needed for normal function of our cells and body, examples of electrolytes that are measured are sodium and chloride |
| Hemoglobin | the protein that carries oxygen, high levels may be caused by lung disease, low levels may indicate anemia |
| Hysterectomy | the uterus is removed during this surgical procedure |
| Lap band surgery (Gastric banding) | surgical weight loss procedure, an adjustable belt is placed around the upper stomach |
| Liver blood tests | blood tests used to detect and monitor liver damage that measures certain liver enzymes |
| MRI scan | a radiology technique using magnetism, radio waves and a computer to produce images of body structures |
| Pap smear | cells from a women's cervix are collected and examined for cancer |
| Thyroid blood tests | used to determine the adequacy of the levels of thyroid hormones |
| Total hip replacement | the diseased cartilage and bone of the hip joint is replaced with artificial material |
| Total knee replacement | the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material |
| Tuberculosis skin test (PPD skin test) | determines if someone has developed an immune response to the bacteria that causes TB |
| Ultrasound | a radiology technique using high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body |
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