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Liver unction tests (LFT’s)
Tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in the blood
Amylase and lipase tests
Tests for the level of amylase and lipase enzymes in the blood
Stool culture
Tests for microorganism a present in feces
Stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test
Test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces
Lower gastrointestinal series ( barium enema)
X-Ray images of the colon and texting obtained after injection of barium into the rectum
Upper gastrointestinal series
X-Ray images of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth
Cholangiography
C-Ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts
Computed tomography
A series of x-Ray images are taken in multiple views
CT scan
Uses circular array of X-ray beans to produce the cross sectional image based in differences in tissue densities
Tomography
Produced a series of X-ray pictures showing multiple views of of an organ
Abdominal ultrasonography
Sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce and image of abdominal viscera
Endoscopic ultrasonography
Use of an endoscope combines with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body
HIDA scan
Radioactive imaging procedure that tracks the production and flow of the bike from the liver and gallbladder to the intestines
Gastric bypass or bariatric or surgery
Reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum
