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Introduction of Thyroid Scan A thyroid scan or thyroid scintigraphy is a diagnostic nuclear medicine assay that provides information regarding the structure and function of the thyroid gland and this technique makes it able to see the size, shape, function, and position of the gland. …
Introduction of HLA-B27 Test HLA-B27 stands for Human leukocyte antigen B27. It is a protein found on the surface of our white blood cells (WBCs) and it is a blood test that identifies HLA-B27 proteins. Although most human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) protect your body from …
Introduction of Glucose Tolerance Test The glucose tolerance test (GTT), also known as the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is useful to measure the body’s response to sugar (glucose)and it can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes. More commonly, a modified version of …
Introduction of PSA Test PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen and it is a proteinous substance produced by prostate cells.It is a marker of prostate cancer. Its normal range in our blood is less than 4 nanograms. per milliliter. Range of PSA Test Normal Range: 4.0 …
Thyroid Scan Report Introduction Thyroid CT Scan/Thyroid Computed Tomography Imaging is a technique used to scan the thyroid gland that controls metabolism. It is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of the lower neck having normal size of about 2 cm thick, 3 …
Introduction of Health Laboratory Establishment and Operation As we know, ‘Laboratory Diagnosis’ is the third eye of doctors/clinicians that confirms the cause of pathology/ disease. It highlights the importance of Health Laboratory Establishment and Operation for better service. Here, we discuss in brief the national …
Introduction HSG stands for hysterosalpingography and it is an X-ray test to lay out the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked. Uses of HSG Test Procedure of HSG A tiny tube is threaded through the vaginal and cervical …
Introduction DTPA stands for diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid and it is an amino polycarboxylic acid consisting of a diethylenetriamine backbone with five carboxymethyl groups. DTPA Renal Scan is used to know how the left and right kidneys work comparatively. This test also recognizes any sites of blockages …