diagnostics and procedures (spring 25) Flashcards
antinuclear antibody (ANA)
test that identifies the antibodies that attack the nucleus of the individuals own body cells
blood culture
test to determine presence of pathogens in the blood stream
partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
screening test for deficiencies in clotting factors
measure length of time it takes for blood to clot
prothrombin time (PT)
test used to detect and diagnose bleeding disorders or excessive clotting disorders
lymphangiography
visualization of lymph channels and lymph nodes using a contrast medium
determines blockages of lymphatic system
bone marrow aspiration
removal of bone marrow for microscopic examination using a thin aspirating needle
bone marrow transplant
infusion of healthy BM stem cells after destroying the diseased BM by chemotherapy/radiation/both
common to treat leukemia, aplastic anemia, cancers
lymphadenectomy
removal of lymph nodes
common to control spread of cancers
immunotherapy
any form of treatment that alerts, enhances, stimulates, restores the body’s own natural immune mechanisms to treat diseases
transfusion
infusion of blood/blood products from one person to another
bone density test
noninvasive procedure
low energy x ray absorption to measure bone mineral density
measures bone of the spine, hip and forearm
discography
radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of contrast
myelography
radiography of the spinal cord after injection of contrast
identifies spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, etc.
amputation
partial/complete removal of an extremity
result of disease, trauma, or circulatory disorder
arthrocentesis
puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid