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- catalog abstract ""This Sourcebook takes a layperson's look at screening and diagnostic medical tests. Topics presented include periodic health exams and preventive care by disease category, descriptions of specific medical tests in radiology, electrical testing, blood and body fluid tests, scope tests, lung tests, genetic tests, pregnancy tests, sexually transmitted disease tests, and computer aided diagnosis."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog contributor b11595947.
- catalog created "c1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "c1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1999.".
- catalog description ""This Sourcebook takes a layperson's look at screening and diagnostic medical tests. Topics presented include periodic health exams and preventive care by disease category, descriptions of specific medical tests in radiology, electrical testing, blood and body fluid tests, scope tests, lung tests, genetic tests, pregnancy tests, sexually transmitted disease tests, and computer aided diagnosis."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog description "Blood tests ; Overview of blood and blood components ; Lipid profile : cholesterol and triglycerides ; Basic blood chemistry tests ; Understanding your complete blood count ; Blood cultures ; Liver function tests -- Sweat test -- Biopsies ; What is a biopsy? ; Sentinel lymph node biopsies ; Breast biopsies ; Endometrial biopsies ; Cervical biopsies ; Colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) -- ; Heart biopsies ; Kidney biopsies ; Liver biopsies ; Lung biopsies ; Muscle biopsies ; Skin biopsies ; Thyroid biopsies -- Throat culture -- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) -- Urinalysis -- Stool tests ; Fecal occult blood test ; Fecal culture ; Stool clostridium difficile ; Stool ova and parasites -- Genetic testing ; What you should know about genetic testing ; Points to consider about genetic services ; Points to consider when ordering genetic testing ; Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk ; Genetic discrimination in health insurance".
- catalog description "Home pregnancy tests -- Home-use tests for gynecological concerns ; Urine test for ovulation ; Saliva test for ovulation ; Testing vaginal pH ; Testing for menopause -- Home-use test for human immunodeficiency virus -- Home-use test for hepatitis C -- Home-use tests for drugs of abuse ; First check 12 drug test ; Home collection kit for drug testing ; Two-step test for drugs of abuse ; American Academy of Pediatrics believes adolescents should not be drug tested without their knowledge and consent -- -- pt. VII. Additional help and information -- Terms related to medical tests -- Online health screening tools -- Resources for more information about medical tests.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Pt. I. Routine Screening Tests -- Newborn screening tests -- Checkups for children ; Routine checkups and tests ; Developmental screening -- Preventive care and screening test guidelines for adults -- -- pt. II. Screening and Assessment Tests Associated with Specific Concerns -- Common cancer screening tests ; Bladder and other urothelial cancers screening ; Breast cancer screening ; Cervical cancer screening ; Colorectal cancer screening ; Lung cancer screening ; Oral cancer screening ; Prostate cancer screening ; Skin cancer screening -- section ; Testicular cancer screening ; Tumor markers : questions and answers -- Cardiovascular screening tests ; Recommended schedule for cardiovascular screening tests ; Cholesterol screening for adults and children ; Questions and answers about C-reactive protein ; Twelve-step screening may help reduce sudden death in young athletes -- ".
- catalog description "Pt. IV. Imaging Tests -- Radiography (x-rays) ; What you should know about x-rays ; Chest x-rays ; Bone x-rays -- Contrast radiography ; Contrast agents ; Angiograms ; Intravenous pyelograms ; Cystograms ; Upper and lower GI series ; Barium enemas ; Hysterosalpingograms ; Arthrograms ; Myelograms -- Mammography -- Sonography (ultrasound exams) -- ; Ultrasound : an introduction ; Obstetric ultrasound ; Pelvic ultrasound ; Abdominal ultrasound ; Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) ; Vascular ultrasound ; Carotid ultrasound -- Computed tomography ; What is computed tomography (CT)? ; Questions and answers about CT scans ; Cardiac CT ; Coronary calcium scan ; Full-body CT scans : what you need to know -- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ; MRI : an introduction ; Cardiac MRI ; MR angiography ; Abdominal MRI ; MRI of the skeletal system ; MRI of the head -- Nuclear imaging tests ; Nuclear medicine : an overview ; Positron emission tomography (PET scan) ; Nuclear heart scan -- -- ".
- catalog description "Tests for monitoring diabetes and kidney disease ; Tests used to diagnose diabetes ; Glucose meters and tests used to monitor diabetes ; Tests used to monitor kidney function -- Testing for thyroid dysfunction -- Prenatal tests -- Infertility testing -- Tests for osteoporosis -- Testing for infectious diseases ; Testing for sexually transmitted diseases ; Frequently asked questions about HIV testing ; Understanding test results for hepatitis B ; Hepatitis C test results ; Testing for respiratory infections -- Allergy testing -- Hearing assessments -- Vision screening ; The importance of regular eye exams ; When should my child have an eye exam? ; Tests for glaucoma ; Diagnosing macular degeneration -- -- pt. III. Laboratory tests of body fluids and specimens -- Understanding laboratory tests ; Questions and answers about lab tests ; Interpreting laboratory results ; Reference ranges and what they mean -- ".
- catalog description "pt. V. Electrical, Endoscopic, and Functionality Exams -- Electrocardiograms (EKGs) -- Electroencephalograms (EEGs) -- Electromyography and nerve conduction velocities -- Endoscopic tests ; Upper endoscopy ; Colonoscopy ; Flexible sigmoidoscopy ; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ; Capsule endoscopy ; Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) -- ; Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy ; Nasal endoscopy ; Bronchoscopy -- Laparoscopy -- Holter and event monitors -- Sleep studies -- Stress testing -- Urodynamic testing -- Pulmonary function tests -- -- pt. VI. In-Home and Self-Ordered Medical Tests -- What you should know about home-use medical tests ; Advantages and limitations of home health care tests ; Direct-to-consumer tests : just what the doctor didn't order ; Be cautious about buying medical test kits online -- Home-use tests for cholesterol -- Home-use tests for fecal occult blood -- Home-use tests for managing diabetes -- Home-use test for prothrombin time (PT) -- ".
- catalog extent "xv, 691 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Medical tests sourcebook.".
- catalog identifier "0780802438 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Medical tests sourcebook.".
- catalog isPartOf "Health reference series (Unnumbered)".
- catalog isPartOf "Health reference series".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "c1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics,".
- catalog relation "Medical tests sourcebook.".
- catalog subject "616.07/5 21".
- catalog subject "Clinical Laboratory Techniques Popular Works.".
- catalog subject "Clinical Laboratory Techniques Resource Guides.".
- catalog subject "Clinical Laboratory Techniques".
- catalog subject "Diagnosis Popular Works.".
- catalog subject "Diagnosis Popular works.".
- catalog subject "Diagnosis Resource Guides.".
- catalog subject "Diagnosis".
- catalog subject "Diagnosis, Laboratory Popular works.".
- catalog subject "Medicine, Popular.".
- catalog subject "RC71.3 .M45 1999".
- catalog subject "WB 120 M48955 1999".
- catalog tableOfContents "Blood tests ; Overview of blood and blood components ; Lipid profile : cholesterol and triglycerides ; Basic blood chemistry tests ; Understanding your complete blood count ; Blood cultures ; Liver function tests -- Sweat test -- Biopsies ; What is a biopsy? ; Sentinel lymph node biopsies ; Breast biopsies ; Endometrial biopsies ; Cervical biopsies ; Colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) -- ; Heart biopsies ; Kidney biopsies ; Liver biopsies ; Lung biopsies ; Muscle biopsies ; Skin biopsies ; Thyroid biopsies -- Throat culture -- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) -- Urinalysis -- Stool tests ; Fecal occult blood test ; Fecal culture ; Stool clostridium difficile ; Stool ova and parasites -- Genetic testing ; What you should know about genetic testing ; Points to consider about genetic services ; Points to consider when ordering genetic testing ; Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk ; Genetic discrimination in health insurance".
- catalog tableOfContents "Home pregnancy tests -- Home-use tests for gynecological concerns ; Urine test for ovulation ; Saliva test for ovulation ; Testing vaginal pH ; Testing for menopause -- Home-use test for human immunodeficiency virus -- Home-use test for hepatitis C -- Home-use tests for drugs of abuse ; First check 12 drug test ; Home collection kit for drug testing ; Two-step test for drugs of abuse ; American Academy of Pediatrics believes adolescents should not be drug tested without their knowledge and consent -- -- pt. VII. Additional help and information -- Terms related to medical tests -- Online health screening tools -- Resources for more information about medical tests.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Pt. I. Routine Screening Tests -- Newborn screening tests -- Checkups for children ; Routine checkups and tests ; Developmental screening -- Preventive care and screening test guidelines for adults -- -- pt. II. Screening and Assessment Tests Associated with Specific Concerns -- Common cancer screening tests ; Bladder and other urothelial cancers screening ; Breast cancer screening ; Cervical cancer screening ; Colorectal cancer screening ; Lung cancer screening ; Oral cancer screening ; Prostate cancer screening ; Skin cancer screening -- section ; Testicular cancer screening ; Tumor markers : questions and answers -- Cardiovascular screening tests ; Recommended schedule for cardiovascular screening tests ; Cholesterol screening for adults and children ; Questions and answers about C-reactive protein ; Twelve-step screening may help reduce sudden death in young athletes -- ".
- catalog tableOfContents "Pt. IV. Imaging Tests -- Radiography (x-rays) ; What you should know about x-rays ; Chest x-rays ; Bone x-rays -- Contrast radiography ; Contrast agents ; Angiograms ; Intravenous pyelograms ; Cystograms ; Upper and lower GI series ; Barium enemas ; Hysterosalpingograms ; Arthrograms ; Myelograms -- Mammography -- Sonography (ultrasound exams) -- ; Ultrasound : an introduction ; Obstetric ultrasound ; Pelvic ultrasound ; Abdominal ultrasound ; Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) ; Vascular ultrasound ; Carotid ultrasound -- Computed tomography ; What is computed tomography (CT)? ; Questions and answers about CT scans ; Cardiac CT ; Coronary calcium scan ; Full-body CT scans : what you need to know -- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ; MRI : an introduction ; Cardiac MRI ; MR angiography ; Abdominal MRI ; MRI of the skeletal system ; MRI of the head -- Nuclear imaging tests ; Nuclear medicine : an overview ; Positron emission tomography (PET scan) ; Nuclear heart scan -- -- ".
- catalog tableOfContents "Tests for monitoring diabetes and kidney disease ; Tests used to diagnose diabetes ; Glucose meters and tests used to monitor diabetes ; Tests used to monitor kidney function -- Testing for thyroid dysfunction -- Prenatal tests -- Infertility testing -- Tests for osteoporosis -- Testing for infectious diseases ; Testing for sexually transmitted diseases ; Frequently asked questions about HIV testing ; Understanding test results for hepatitis B ; Hepatitis C test results ; Testing for respiratory infections -- Allergy testing -- Hearing assessments -- Vision screening ; The importance of regular eye exams ; When should my child have an eye exam? ; Tests for glaucoma ; Diagnosing macular degeneration -- -- pt. III. Laboratory tests of body fluids and specimens -- Understanding laboratory tests ; Questions and answers about lab tests ; Interpreting laboratory results ; Reference ranges and what they mean -- ".
- catalog tableOfContents "pt. V. Electrical, Endoscopic, and Functionality Exams -- Electrocardiograms (EKGs) -- Electroencephalograms (EEGs) -- Electromyography and nerve conduction velocities -- Endoscopic tests ; Upper endoscopy ; Colonoscopy ; Flexible sigmoidoscopy ; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ; Capsule endoscopy ; Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) -- ; Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy ; Nasal endoscopy ; Bronchoscopy -- Laparoscopy -- Holter and event monitors -- Sleep studies -- Stress testing -- Urodynamic testing -- Pulmonary function tests -- -- pt. VI. In-Home and Self-Ordered Medical Tests -- What you should know about home-use medical tests ; Advantages and limitations of home health care tests ; Direct-to-consumer tests : just what the doctor didn't order ; Be cautious about buying medical test kits online -- Home-use tests for cholesterol -- Home-use tests for fecal occult blood -- Home-use tests for managing diabetes -- Home-use test for prothrombin time (PT) -- ".
- catalog title "Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including periodic health exams, general screening tests, tests you can do at home, findings of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, X-ray and radiology tests, electrical tests, tests of blood and other body fluids and tissues, scope tests, lung tests, genetic tests, pregnancy tests, newborn screening tests, sexually transmitted disease tests, and computer aided diagnoses; along with a section on paying for medical tests, a glossary, and resource listings / edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon.".
- catalog type "Popular Works".
- catalog type "Popular works. fast".
- catalog type "Resource Guides".
- catalog type "text".