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Common Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| computerized tomography (CT scan) | producing an image using a computer to analyze the variance in absoption of a radiographic beam to evaluate abnormalities of lymphoid organs |
| enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) | blood test to detect antibodies in suspected HIV exposure, administered three to six months after suspected exposure |
| gallium scan | radioactive gallium is injected into the bloodstream and then the scan produces images where the gallium collects, used for Hodgkin's disease |
| immunoassay | blood or urine test that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure certain substances |
| immunoelectrophoresis | blood test that separates human immunoglobulins |
| lymphangiogram | xray is taken after dye is injected into the lymph vessels to track lymph movement |
| lymphangiography | injection of radiopaque dye into the lymphatic vessel then xrays are taken of the lymphatic channels and lymph nodes |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | images from magnetic fields of tissues and organs |
| protein electrophoresis | blood test to measure the levels of globulins in the blood |
| western blot | test to confirm the presence of HIV or other antibodies |
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