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… How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test Related Information Test Overview A bone density test is a … of minerals (such as calcium ) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the strength of your … (SXA) may be used to measure bone density in the heel and forearm. But SXA is not used as often as DXA. Peripheral …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood … , which is passed in families (inherited). Check if it is safe to do a procedure or surgery that might cause bleeding. … , which is passed in families (inherited). Check if it is safe to do a procedure or surgery that might cause bleeding. …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview When your doctor checks your pelvic … if there is anything that can be done to help you feel safe during the examination. Why It Is Done A pelvic … if there is anything that can be done to help you feel safe during the examination. Why It Is Done A pelvic …
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… Why It Is Done A stress echocardiogram is done to check for heart problems that can be seen while the heart is … last only a few minutes. Risks An echocardiogram is safe, because the test uses only sound waves to evaluate … last only a few minutes. Risks An echocardiogram is safe, because the test uses only sound waves to evaluate …
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… Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Fertility awareness is a way to … avoid pregnancy. A woman is most often able to get pregnant for about 6 days each month. This includes the day of ovulation and the 5 days before it. On average, ovulation occurs 12 to 16 days before …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An electromyogram (EMG) measures the … quick. It lasts less than a second. Risks An EMG is very safe. You may get some small bruises or swelling at some of … quick. It lasts less than a second. Risks An EMG is very safe. You may get some small bruises or swelling at some of …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An upper GI series looks at the … machine in front of you. Straps may be used to keep you safely on the table. The technologist will make sure you are … machine in front of you. Straps may be used to keep you safely on the table. The technologist will make sure you are …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A lung biopsy removes a small piece … take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. How It Is … during the biopsy. Risks A lung biopsy is generally a safe procedure. Any risk depends on if you have a lung …
