An auditory brainstem evoked potential (ABEP) test, also known as brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) or evoked response audiometry, is performed to measure the brain wave activity that ...
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A specilized X-rayf the large intestine (colon and rectum) using a radio-opaque substance barium is known as barium enema. This test is useful in the diagnosisf various diseasesr defects ...
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In this test, liquid barium (barium contrast material) is swallowed along with water before a series of X-rays that reveal any abnormalities of the upper and middle gastrointestinal tract. The ...
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The Bernstein test is used to assess the motility, coordination, and strength of the esophagus. The esophagus is the foodpipe, a tubular structure that connects the throat and stomach. The test ...
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The bicarbonate test is performed to measure the level of bicarbonate in a person's blood. Bicarbonate is a chemical substance that does not allow the pH of the blood to become too acidic. ...
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Our liver secretes a substance known as bile that is essential for the metabolism of fat. This bile contains a brownish yellow pigment known asubin. This test estimates the amount of ...
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The serum creatinine test is performed to measure the level of the waste product creatinine in a person's blood. The test also helps to assess the functioning of the kidneys. Creatine is formed ...
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A bloodulture is usually performed to detect any blood infection. Generally, disease-causing bacteria or fungi are not found in the blood. Such an infectionan be serious as these organisms ...
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The blood osmolality test estimates the amount of certain substances dissolved in the fluid portion of the blood (serum). Sodium chloride, bicarbonate, proteins, and sugar are the substances, ...
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Blood grouping tests are usually performed before a person undergoes blood transfusion to ensure that the donor's and recipient's blood groups match or to check a pregnant woman's blood type to ...
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