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Bone Densitometry (or DEXA) is a low dose scan which is used to diagnose osteoporosis or osteopenia. Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones which weakens the internal structure of the bone making it susceptible to…
… of getting an AAA is much smaller in these groups.
If you're over 65 years old, you can ask for a scan to check for an AAA if you think you might need one but have not been offered a screening test.
How to…
… Tests
In early pregnancy you have choices and decisions to make about which blood tests and scans you want to have. Please download this leaflet and read it with your partner before you see a midwife:…
…Isolated rise in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in asymptomatic patient
Fibro-scan Referral Pathway for Abnormal Liver Blood Tests in Adults
Positive Smooth Muscle Antibody and abnormal LFTs
Isolated rise in Bilirubin…
… further test. These will usually include one or more of the following:
mammogram ultrasound scan core biopsy
The order in which the tests are done will vary between clinics.
Having a…
… samples, measure your blood pressure, height and weight, offer health advice and book your first scan 12 weeks Dating or Nuchal Translucency scan at the hospital 16 weeks …
… they will give you the full instructions for this test when they book your appointment.
Ultrasound scan
An ultrasound scan is a painless test that uses sound waves to create images of the organs within your…
… investigations such as colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and ultrasound, MRI and CT scans; specialist surgery including laparoscopic resections; and other treatments including chemotherapy and…
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