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  • Abdominal Ultrasound

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    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

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    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

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    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)

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    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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  • Uric Acid in Blood

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    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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  • Uric Acid in Urine

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    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

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    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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  • Sodium (Na) in Urine

    Medical Test
    09/18/08, Healthwise

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

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  • Urine Test

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    09/18/08, Healthwise

    A urine test checks different components of urine, a waste product made by the kidneys. A regular urine test may be done to help find the cause of symptoms. The test can give information about your health and problems you may have.

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