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  • Abdominal Ultrasound

    Medical Test
    01/05/09, Healthwise

    An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Sometimes a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such as a ki

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  • Potassium (K) in Urine

    Medical Test
    09/18/08, Healthwise

    A test for potassium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much potassium is in the urine. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outs

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body

    Medical Test
    07/19/07, Healthwise

    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body.

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  • Total Serum Protein

    Medical Test
    01/02/08, Healthwise

    A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.

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  • Chloride (Cl)

    Medical Test
    04/17/08, Healthwise

    A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain

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  • UTI Getting a Diagnosis

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Most UTIs can be treated by your gynecologist or family physician. If the diagnosis is difficult or the treatment fails, your doctor will refer you to a urologist.

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  • Uric Acid in Blood

    Medical Test
    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.

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  • Bladder cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    Article
    09/07/07, Healthwise

    Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormaltissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.

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  • Uric Acid in Urine

    Medical Test
    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The uric acid urine test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.

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  • Microalbumin Urine Test

    Medical Test
    01/29/09, Healthwise

    A microalbumin test checks urine for the presence of a protein called albumin. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working properly, albumin is not present in the urine. But

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