Barium Enema (Lower GI X-ray) Determines if there are any disease or abnormalities in your intestines or lower GI tract. Blood Test Results Have you ever wondered what your blood test results mean? Here are the normal ranges of the individual blood tests and what they can mean. (Different Labs normal ranges may vary slightly.) Learn More » Bone Survey & Hand X-ray These studies determine if there is any bone disease, possible caused by calcium loss due to the over activity of parathyroid gland hormones. Chest X-ray A picture of your lungs. An abnormal spot will require further investigation. CT Scan (Cat Scan) Computed tomography (CT)is a diagnostic procedure that uses special X-ray equipment to create cross-sectional pictures of your body. CT images are produced using X-ray technology and powerful computers. Read More » Cystoscopy Performed under general anesthesia. Employs a small lighted telescope, which is inserted into the urethra to examine the bladder. Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than an x-ray image and involves no radiation exposure. Read More » EKG (Electrocardiogram) An Electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to detect and locate the source of heart problems. Read More » Gallbladder X-ray The Gallbladder X-ray evaluates your gallbladder to find out if you have gallstones. Kidney Tomogram This type of x-ray allows your physician to “see” your kidneys, to determine their size and shape, and make sure they are free of stones. Liver Biopsy In a liver biopsy, the physician examines a small piece of tissue from your liver for signs of damage or disease. A special needle is used to remove the tissue from the liver. Read More » Meld Score The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) (ages 12 and older) and Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease (PELD) (ages under 12) are numerical scales that are currently used for liver allocation. The MELD and PELD scores are based on a patient's risk of dying while waiting for a liver transplant, and are based on objective and verifiable medical data. The higher the score, the greater the risk. Most transplants start at a score of 18 or higher. Go to the: MELD Score Calculator » Go to the: PELD Score Calculator » MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet and radio waves to look at organs and structures inside your body. Read More » Pulmonary Function Test A group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move oxygen into the blood. Read More » Sonogram A picture made from sound waves to visualize the kidney and surrounding structures. Stress Test A stress test is a special type of test that is used to measure the hearts tolerance for exercise and to detect various forms of heart disease. The most common type of exercise stress test combines some form of mild exercise with an electrocardiogram (EKG) to measure the hearts activity both at rest and while working. Read More » Ultrasound Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. Read More » Urodynamic Study A test to measure the bladders’ capacity to hold urine, its sensation or sensitivity, and pattern of urination. Voiding Cystourethrogram Examines the structures of the lower urinary tract, measures bladder capacity, and makes sure voiding (urination) mechanisms are normal. |