Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures Flashcards
Thyroid scan
Examination to determine position, size, shape, and physiological function of thyroid gland through use of radionuclear scanning
Thyroid function tests
Tests that measure blood levels of hormones T3, T4, and TSH
Examination to determine position, size, shape, and physiological function of thyroid gland through use of radionuclear scanning
Thyroid scan
Tests that measure blood levels of hormones T3, T4, and TSH
Thyroid function tests
Measures concentration of TSH in blood
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Blood Test
Serum Glucose Tests
Tests that measure amount of glucose in blood at time sample was drawn
Thyroid Echogram (Ultrasound)
Examination to distinguish solid thyroid nodules from cystic nodules
Test that evaluates person’s ability to tolerate a concentrated oral glucose load by measuring glucose levels.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Test that evaluates person’s ability to tolerate a concentrated oral glucose load by measuring glucose levels.
Blood test that shows the average level of glucose in an individuals blood during the last 3 months.
Hemoglobin A1C Test
Examination to distinguish solid thyroid nodules from cystic nodules
Thyroid Echogram (Ultrasound)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Blood Test
Measures concentration of TSH in blood
Tests that measure amount of glucose in blood at time sample was drawn
Serum Glucose Tests
Blood glucose sample taken usually early in the morning after the person has been without food or drink since midnight.
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Blood glucose sample taken usually early in the morning after the person has been without food or drink since midnight.
