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diagnostic testing

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a speacialized xray of the breast   mammography  
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anemia, hemorrage   hemoglobin  
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counts the # of platelets   platelet count  
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determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in blood   arterial blood gases  
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diagnose cause of chest infections   sputum test  
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diagnose metabolic diseases   blood glucose test  
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diagnose urinary tract infection   midstream urine  
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diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders   hematologist  
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esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed   gastroscopy  
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evaluates clotting   partial thromboplastin time  
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examines tissue samples and performs autopsies   pathologist  
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excercise ECG   stress test  
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helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam   complete blood count  
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healthy body is in a state of equilibrium   homeostasis  
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immediately   stat  
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includes testing for sodium potassium and chloride   electolytes  
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interprets images of the human body   radiologist  
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measurement fo the setting of RBC's   erythrocyte sedimentation rate  
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measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occured   cardiac enzymes  
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measures types of fat in blood   cholesterol/ triglycerides  
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more detailed to diagnose diabetes   glucose tolerance test  
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one that indicates a life threatening situation and requires immediate attention   critical value  
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ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia   blood cultures  
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produces three dimentional images of cross sections of body parts   protein emission test (PET)  
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records the electrical activityy of the heart   electrocardiogram  
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the examination of a body to detirmine the cause of death   autopsy  
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the normal range the values expected for a particular test   referance range  
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used to check the density fo bone in the spine and hip   bone mineral density test  
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uses a magnetic field to produce images   magnetic resonance imaging  
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uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts   endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography  
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uses high freguency sound waves   ultrasound  
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uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function   echocardiogram  
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visual exam of the large intestine   colonoscopy  
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visualizes the lower portion of the bowel   barium enema  
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xray of the throat and esophagus   barium swallow  
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