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You may have a barium enema as an outpatient or as part of your stay in a hospital. The way the test is done may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. You will be…

What is a barium swallow? A barium swallow is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract above your stomach. This includes the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx) and your esophagus. You…

What is Barrett esophagus? Barrett esophagus is when the normal cells that line your food pipe (esophagus) turn into abnormal cells not usually found in your esophagus. The abnormal cells take over because the lining of the esophagus has been…

Does this test have other names? Cat scratch disease blood test, indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFA) for IgM and IgG against B. henselae What is this test? This blood test screens for exposure to B. henselae (Bartonella henselae), the bacteria…

About the heart The heart is the hardest working muscle in the human body. The heart is located almost in the center of the chest. The adult human heart is about the size of a fist. At rest, a normal heart…

Does this test have other names? BMP, chemistry panel, chem 7, electrolyte panel What is this test? This blood test gives information about your body’s metabolism, or how your body uses food for energy. It gives a snapshot of the…

A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor. Brain tumors form in 1 of 2 ways: …

Proper bathing and skin care for your newborn A newborn’s skin is soft and delicate. Proper skin care and bathing can help maintain the health and texture of the baby’s skin while providing a pleasant experience for both of you.…

Does this test have other names? Genetic screening, DNA test or testing, chromosomal test, gene testing, DNA-based test  What is this test? Genetic testing is usually done to screen for or confirm that you have genes that increase the risk…

Clinical pathology encompasses a variety of laboratory specialties. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as…

Does this test have other names? Klonopin blood level What is this test? This test measures the amount of clonazepam in your blood. Clonazepam is a medicine used to treat seizures. It’s often prescribed to adults and children who suffer…

Does this test have other names? C. diff, C. difficile What is this test? This is a test to look at your bowel movement (stool) for harmful substances called toxins produced by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile bacteria. Your gastrointestinal (GI)…