Special Diagnostic Studies

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Special Diagnostic Studies OVERVIEW OF SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES These special studies have been selected for discussion because of their great diagnostic value in identifying diseases and disorders of certain organs…

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Ultrasound Studies

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Ultrasound Studies OVERVIEW OF ULTRASOUND STUDIES Ultrasound (ultrasonography) is a noninvasive procedure for visualizing soft tissue structures of the body by recording the reflection of inaudible sound waves directed into…

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Microbiologic Studies

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Microbiologic Studies OVERVIEW OF MICROBIOLOGIC STUDIES Diagnostic Testing and Microbes Microorganisms that cause infectious disease are defined as pathogens. Organisms that are pathogenic under one set of conditions may, under…

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Chemistry Studies

Sep 25, 2018 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Chemistry Studies

Chemistry Studies OVERVIEW OF CHEMISTRY STUDIES Blood chemistry testing identifies many chemical blood constituents. It is often necessary to measure several blood chemicals to establish a pattern of abnormalities. A…

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Immunodiagnostic Studies

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Immunodiagnostic Studies OVERVIEW OF IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC STUDIES Immunodiagnostic or serodiagnostic testing studies antigen-antibody reactions for diagnosis of infectious disease, autoimmune disorders, immune allergies, and neoplastic disease. These modalities also test for…

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Stool Studies

Sep 25, 2018 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Stool Studies

Stool Studies OVERVIEW OF STOOL STUDIES The elimination of digestive waste products from the body is essential to health. Excreted waste products are known as stool or feces. Stool examination…

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