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ABI (ankle-brachial index)

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ratio of blood pressure in lower legs compared to blood pressure in the arms

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AChR Ab / anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody

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blood test used in diagnosis of myasthenia gravis; highly accurate; 90%+

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anion gap blood test

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measures the difference b/t the negatiely charged and positive electrolytes in the blood. If high = too acidic if low, = not acidic enough

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ankle-brachial index ABI

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blood pressure in ankle and brachial artery are compared. Low ABI indicates peripheral artery disease in lower extremity.

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anti-MuSK antibody

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blood test to diagnose myasthenia gravis; antibodies to muscle-specific kinase

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anti-striated muscle antibody / anti-SM Ab

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blood test for diagnosing myasthenia gravis

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anticholinesterase (Tensilon) test

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medication administered via IV; muscle testing then performed; may also use placebo to verify. Diagnoses myasthenia gravis

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arterial and venous mapping

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ultrasound tracing of blood flow in arteries or veins; assess viability for use in bypass or check flow through vessel

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arterial blood gases (ABGs)

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measurement of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen pressures are obtained from a sample of arterial blood; aids in determination of acid-base balance, oxygen, and cO2 levels in arterial blood

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ASA score

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physical diagnostic evaluation to determine patient’s overall fitness for surgery; I-V, higher is less fit for surgery

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before and after (B/A) bronchodilator

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breathing test given before and after use of bronchodilator causing dilation of bronchi to check the effect on airflow

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BiPAP/CPAP bi-level positive airway pressure/continuous positive airway pressure

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masks used to treat sleep apnea. BiPAP have 2 levels, CPAP has one

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BPH / Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Finger is inserted into rectum to check if prostate is enlarged. Also a urine test. Prostate gland enlarged and may cause problems with urination;

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brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER)

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tests electrical activity in the ear

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broncheoalveolar lavage BAL

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bronchoscopic procedure where liquid is squirted through a scope then collected for analysis under microscope after procedure

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brushings and washings

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bronchoscopic procedure (BAL) but also using brushed to gather tissue samples for microscope analysis

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C-reactive protein CRP

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blood test looking for elevated protein in blood; indicates inflammation. More accurate in predicting heart disease than cholesterol testing.

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cardiac catheterization

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long flexible thin tube (catheter) is placed in a blood vessel (usually arm, groin, neck) and is threaded to the heart. Dye injected and following on imaging to find narrows/blocks. Also to show valve functions.

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cardiac enzymes / cardiac injury panel

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blood tests to assess heart muscle damage “Cardiac biomarkers”; CK creatine kinase, CPK creatine phosphokinase, myoglobin, troponin I, troponin T

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coagulation studies

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Measure clotting time; INR international normalized ratio, PT prothrombin time, PTT partial prothrombin time

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carotid ultrasound/carotid Doppler

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ultrasound procedure utilizing sound waves to look at the flow in the carotid arteries; used as a diagnostic tool in stroke or prestroke patients

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cerebral angiogram

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radiologic procedure using special dye to image the vessels in and around the brain

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Chem-7 / basic metabolic panel

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Measures the BUN (blood urea nitrogen), carbon dioxide, creatinine, glucose, serum chloride, serum potassium, and serum sodium. Can help advise if you are well enough for surgery

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chest x-ray PA/lateral

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full view of the lungs and heart from back and side

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complete spirometry
measurement of the breathing capacity of the lungs
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CSF analysis (cereprospinal fluid)
microscopic study done to evaluate CSF components for conditions; hazy or yellow fluid, bacteria cultures, cell counts,, chemicals, foriegn bodies, glucose, microorganisms, pressure, protein, wbc and rbc, viruses.
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cystatin-C
blood test that measures kidney function but is very accurate predictor of heart disease. Measures glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of kidneys.
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cystometry / cystomegtrogram
part of urodynamic testing (UDS) measure how well the bladder fxns. Help diagnose problems with incontinence, etc.
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D-dimer
blood test to look for D-dimer; protein fragment from the breakdown of a blood clot. Clots generally slowly break after they are formed. Elevated levels can be signs of disorder.
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digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
Dye is injected into vein in arm; x-ray takes a series of pictures of the chest or head/neck and a computer images the results. Lets Dr assess blockages/severity/location.
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echocardiogram
noninvasive procedure using a high-frequency ultrasound to create real-time imaging of the heart
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ejection fraction EF
assesses the amount of blood pumped from the left ventricle. Healthy is 60% to 75%, systolic heart failure = 20% to 40%, diastolic HF = normal ranges
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electroencephalogram EEG
EEG tracks and records brain wave patterns. Small flat metal discs (electrodes) attach to scalp with wires. Brain cells communicate via electrical impulses, activity an EEG detects. An altered pattern can indicate conditions such as epilepsy.
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electrolytes ( lytes, BMP, CMP )
blood panel checking mineral levels for renal failure, diabetes, etc. Focus on glucose, potassium, sodium
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electron beam computerized tomography EBCT or ultrafast CT
noninvasive imaging; detects calcium in fatty deposits that are constricting or partially blocking the coronary vasculature.
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endotracheal intubation
establishing an airway with the insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth to the pharynx, larynx into trachea
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ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate
blood test can be elevated in patient's with pulmonary fibrosis conditions and/or inflammatory lung conditions
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FAST / focused assessment with sonography for trauma
bedside ultrasound exam to evaluate internal organs and structures before trauma surgery
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fibreoptic bronchoscpy
procedure using flexible light-transmitting plastic fibers to visualize the bronchi
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flow cytometry
laser-based technology used for cell counting, biomarker detetion, and protein engineering; (properties of single cell); used to detect antibody / reactions in CSF analysis
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flow volume study
test used to determine obstruction in airflow to the lungs by breathing into a tube until expiration has been completed
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frozen section analysis
specimen from surgery is analyzed with rapid microscopic analysis to look for abnormalities/malignant cells
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
neurological scale used to assess the consciousness of a patient measuring eye, verbal, and motor responses; the lower the scale total number, the more brain injury present
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HIDA scan (hepatobilliary iminodiacetic acid)
imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Radioactive tracer is injeted into a vein in the arm.
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homocysteine
accurate blood test for atherosclerosis; measures amount of amino acid homocystein in the blood.
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hs-CRP high sensitivity C-reactive protein
blood test that fings lower levels of CRP; measures general inflammation in the body. Can be used to find the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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I and D / incision and drainage
surgical puncture of abscess or fluid-filled space w/ release of pressure or fluid followed by drainage; testing for infection
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IPPB intermittent positive pressure breathing
respiratory therapy treatment to help ventilate the lungs
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laminogram / tomogram
x ray of selected layer of the body made by body section roentgenography to examine lung fields
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leukocyte esterase
Esterase produced by leukocytes. A urine test for the presence of white blood cells and other abnormalities associated with infection. White blood cells in the urine can indicate a UTI
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lipid studies
Blood tests monitoring cholesterol/fats in blood; HDL high-density lipoprotein (good), LDL (bad), total cholesterol, total triglycerides
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magnetic resonance angiogram MRA
noninvasive; MRI to detect narrowing or blocking in the heart; dye usually injected into bloodstream prior.
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Mantoux test
test for tuberculosis
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multi-gated acquisition scan MUGA
nuclear medicine scan evaluation fxn of right and left ventricles
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myelogram
using a contrast dye and Xrays or XT to look for problems in the spinal canal
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nerve conduction velocity (NCV):
electrical shock of peripheral nerves to record time of conduction; used to diagnose various peripheral nervous system diseases
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NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
a physical exam scale that quantifies the severity of stroke based on observable physical findings
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nuclear stress test
stress test with EKG tracing; trace amounts of radioactive material are injected into the bloodstream and followed with imaging through coronary circulation to detect areas of decreased flow; THALLIUM and SESTAMIBI (carduilite) as radioactive agents
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optical coherence tomography (OCT)
noninvasive imaging tool looking at retinal structures; used as a diagnostic study for MS (multiple sclerosis)
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peak flow monitoring
measures rate of air flow through the airways
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PEEP positive end-expiratory pressure
ventilator setting to maintain airway pressure above normal atmos PSI to stabilize respiration
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BNP/pro-BNP (b-type-natriuretic peptide)
blood tests to diagnose the presence or absence of congestive heart failure CHF
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phospholipids
10 biomarkers said to be predictive of Alzheimer dementia
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plethysmography
used to define area of vein blockage; series of BP cuffs are inflated along the limb and reduced pressure at a cuff indicates block distal to point.
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pulse oximetry/pulse ox
external sensor/monitor (often on finger) that monitors saturation of O2 in patient 's blood
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polysomnography (PSG)
recording of various aspects of sleep (e.g., eye and muscle movements, respiration, EEG patterns) to diagnose sleep disorders
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Protime / Prothrombin time test and INR
prothrombin is a protein made by the liver; a clotting factor. Test measures how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample. an INR (international normalized ratio) is a calculation based on PT results
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pulmonary function test PFT
office or lab test; evaluate how much 02 the patient breathes and determines lung volume, gas exchange, and flow rates
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pulse oximetry
noninvasive method to measure arterial blood gasd
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radioisotope perfusion and ventilation lung scan; ventilation - perfusion (V/Q) scan
techniques for diagnosing pulmonary embolism and demonstrating perfusion defects in normally ventilated areas of the lung
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radionuclide imaging (thallium 201 scintigraphy, technetium 99m ventriculography, multiple-gated acquisition scan MUGA )
injective radionuclides into the bloodstream; computer generated pictures find them in target organ and show blood supply and muscle function, or can diagnose a damaged part.
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RIDT Rapid influenza diagnositc test
nasal swab used to rapidly diagnose influenza A/B
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Romberg test
physical exam test used to test proprioception (ability to control limbs without looking at them) and for ataxia (lack of muscle coordination)
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serum protein electrophoresis
blood test looking at normal and abnormal proteins in the blood; used as a predictor for heart disease
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Sestamibi scan "MIBI"
nuclear test measures amount of blood being supplied to the heart at rest and then at chemical/physical stress.
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single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
Taking a series of pictures after injecting a radioactive tracer; computer graphics are then used to create images of slices of the organ
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somatosensory evoked response (SSER)
detects problems with the spinal cord
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SPECT brain scan (single photon emission computed tomography)
scan combining nuclear medicine and computed tomography technology to produce images of the brain after administration of radioactive isotopes
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sputum C&S (culture and sensitivity)
microscopic procedure testing for fungi or bacteria in sputum; growth is tested for sensitivity to antibiotics
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sputum culture and sensitivity
test requiring patient to cough up sputum from the lungs for lab analysis; sample is incubated to test for presence/ID microorganisms
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stereotactic radiosurgery SRS
robotic device delivering radiation to specific areas; no cuts made on body; CyberKnife is one type for brain surgery.
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stress test
noninvasive procedure; records an EKG tracing while the patient's system is stressed by either activity or medication
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sweat test/chloride test
skin test to measure the amount of chloride in droplets of sweat; diagnoses cystic fibrosis
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TIMI coronary grade flow (pronounced Timmy) / Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction
effective well-studied grading of coronary reperfusion on an angiogram. Higher score = higher risk of ischemia. grade 1-7
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TIMI grade / thrombolysis in myocardial infarction
risk score is a tool used to predict the chances of having or dying from a heart event for people with unstable angina or myocardial infarctions; The higher the score, the greater risk of a heart event.
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tine test/Heaf test
multiple puncture skin test to diagnose tuberculosis
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TNF-a / tumor necrosis factor-alpha
a blood test used to assess pathophysiology of infectious, immune, and inflammatory disorders. TNF is a regulator of inflammatory responses.
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transcranial sonogram
image made by sending ultrasound beams through the skull to assess blood flow in intracranial vessels
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transesophageal echocardiogram TEE
transducer attached to a flexible tube is guided through the esophagus to perform an internal echocardiogram w/out surgery. Creates a more detailed image of the heart.
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trough valproic acid level
measures therapeutic efficacy- an efficient range of valproic acid in the trough is between 50-100 mmol/L. Used for treating mood swings and seizures.
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tuberculin skin tests
applying agents to the skin (Heaf and tine tests) or by intradermal injection (Mantoux) to detect TB
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type and crossmatch/cross
blood test performed to determine type of blood patient has in case there is need for transfusion
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urine chorionic gonadotrophic /uCG
similar to hCG; tests for possibility of pregnancy before surgery
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ventilation perfusion V/Q scan
radioisotope nuclear scan to assess distribution of blood flow and ventilation through both lungs
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ventilation-perfusion scan (V/Q scan)
lung scanning procedure using small amounts of radioactive material to study airflow and perfusion (blood flow) in the lungs. Can help assess pulmonary embolism.
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visual evoked response (VER)
tests problems with the optic nerves
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SMA-6
serum concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, glucose, blood urea nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
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osmolality test
aka serum osmolality; checks dissolved balance of chemicals in blood. Can test for ingestion of poison such as antifreeze or rubbing alcohol.
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Gram stain
test checking/identifying bacteria at site of suspected infection such as throat, lungs, genitals, skin.
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Myoview (stress test)
injected prior to end of exercise and pictures are taken following brief recovery. Compare amounts of blood traveling to heart during stress and at rest.
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