Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

Ba swallow

Answer 1

Barium is taken in through the mouth and X-rays are taken of the esophagus, stomach and small bowel

Question 2

CT scan

Answer 2

A serious of cross-sectional X-ray images

Question 3

Cholangiography

Answer 3

X-ray examination of the bile ducts after the injection of contrast material through the liver

Question 4

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)

Answer 4

A catheter is inserted through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach into the bile ducts

Question 5

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 5

Visual exam of the GI tract with an endoscope-esophgoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy

Question 6

Hemoccult test

Answer 6

Feces are placed on a paper containing a chemical which reacts with hidden (occult) blood. Screening test for colon cancers.

Question 7

LFT (liver function tests)

Answer 7

Blood tests that measure liver enzymes

Question 8

MRI

Answer 8

Magnetic and radio waves create images of organs in the body in all three planes of the body

Question 9

Stool culture

Answer 9

Samples are placed in a growth medium (culture) to test for bacteria

Question 10

U.S. (Ultrasound)

Answer 10

Sound waves are beamed into organs and produce images of the organs

Question 11

BE (barium enema)

Answer 11

Barium is injected to the anus and rectum and X-ray images are taken.