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Chabner CH10 - Tests
Nervous System - Lab Tests & Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cerebrospinal fluid analysis | samples of CSF are examined. |
| cerebral angiography | x-ray imaging of the arterial blood vessel in the brain after injection of contrast material. |
| computed tomography (CT) of the brain | x-ray technique that generates computerized multiple images of the brain and spinal cord. |
| myelography | x-ray imaging of the spinal canal after injection of contrast medium into the subarachnoid space. |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy create images of the brain and spinal cord. |
| positron emission tomography (PET) scan | radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in the brain to image the metabolic activity of cells. |
| doppler ultrasound studies | sound waves detect blood flow in the carotid and intracranial arteries. |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | recording of the electrical activity of the brain. |
| lumbar puncture (LP) | CSF is withdrawn from between two lumbar vertebrae for analysis. |
| stereotactic surgery | use of a specialized instrument to locate and treat targets in the brain. |
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