Addiction: Tests & Diagnosis
Blood Alcohol
05/09/08, HealthwiseA blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can be measured within minutes of having an alcoholic drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its highest
Toxicology Tests
05/09/08, HealthwiseA toxicology test checks blood or urine for the presence of drugs. In rare cases, stomach contents, sweat, or saliva may also be checked.
Self-Test for Breath Alcohol
05/09/08, HealthwiseA breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures the amount of alcohol in the air that you breathe out (exhale).
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Liver Biopsy
08/14/08, HealthwiseA liver biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs to remove a sample of liver tissue. The tissue sample is sent to a laboratory and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver probl
Liver and Spleen Scan
10/20/08, HealthwiseA liver and spleen scan is a nuclear scan that is done to look at these organs for disease.
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