The norepinephrine test is a test for catacholamines which measures the amount of norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamines produced by the nerve tissues and the inner part of the adrenal gland. Reasons The norepinehrine test measures the amount ...
The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Test which is generally called as the PTT test, is a test conducted in order to measure the ability of blood to clot under normal condition. It measures the amount of time taken by the blood to clot and ...
Helicobater Pyroli is a type of bacteria that dwells in various parts of the stomach and duodenum (the upper region of the small intestine) of the infected person and is responsible for causing peptic ulcers. The bacteria is said to be contracted ...
Amniocentesis is a type of prenatal diagnosis wherein a needle is introduced into the uterus of the woman to remove a small quantity of amniotic fluid, for the purpose of screening. The withdrawn amniotic fluid is generally used to test certain ...
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure conducted to replace a damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with a component of hamstring sinew from the patient's leg. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ...
Cardiac arteriogram is a process that is done to examine the flow of the blood to the heart and measure how well the blood is being pumped. This procedure is done for both interventional as well as investigational reasons, which means that it can be ...
Every healthy woman in a normal pregnancy has to undergo abdominal ultrasound tests during her pregnancy term. Medical experts suggest that the prenatal visits of the pregnant woman must be normally planned every month till 32 to 34 weeks; then once ...
The arterial blood gas test (ABG) is performed to determine how well an individual's lungs are able to transport oxygen into the blood as well its ability to get rid of carbon dioxide from the blood. The arterial blood gas test (ABG) uses the blood ...
Our blood has chemical components which help it carry oxygen and other gases through the body. Blood gases are calculated from time to time in order to understand the acidity or alkalinity contents of the blood and the oxygenation of the ...
Endoscopy has been used as the least intrusive procedure for viewing internal organs for a long time. There are many different kinds of endoscopies being used throughout the world. However, with the upgradation of the technology and improvement of ...