Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about X-rays, blood tests, stool and urine tests, biopsies, mammography, endoscopic procedures, ultrasound exams, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, genetic testing, home-use tests, and more ... / edited by Karen Bellenir.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 589-602) and index.
Contents:
Preface -- pt. I. Routine screening tests -- 1. Newborn screening tests -- 2. Checkups for children -- section 2.1. Routine checkups and tests -- section 2.2. Developmental screening -- 3. Preventive care and screening test guidelines for adults -- pt. II. Screening and assessment tests associated with specific concerns -- 4. Common cancer screening tests -- section 4.1. Bladder and other urothelial cancers screening -- section 4.2. Breast cancer screening -- section 4.3. Cervical cancer screening -- section 4.4. Colorectal cancer screening -- section 4.5. Lung cancer screening -- section 4.6. Oral cancer screening -- section 4.7. Prostate cancer screening -- section 4.8. Skin cancer screening -- section 4.9. Testicular cancer screening -- section 4.10. Tumor markers : questions and answers -- 5. Cardiovascular screening tests -- section 5.1. Recommended schedule for cardiovascular screening tests -- section 5.2. Cholesterol screening for adults and children -- section 5.3. Questions and answers about C-reactive protein -- section 5.4. Twelve-step screening may help reduce sudden death in young athletes -- 6. Tests for monitoring diabetes and kidney disease -- section 6.1. Tests used to diagnose diabetes -- section 6.2. Glucose meters and tests used to monitor diabetes -- section 6.3. Tests used to monitor kidney function -- 7. Testing for thyroid dysfunction -- 8. Prenatal tests -- 9. Infertility testing -- 10. Tests for osteoporosis -- 11. Testing for infectious diseases -- section 11.1. Testing for sexually transmitted diseases -- section 11.2. Frequently asked questions about HIV testing -- section 11.3. Understanding test results for hepatitis B -- section 11.4. Hepatitis C test results -- section 11.5. Testing for respiratory infections -- 12. Allergy testing -- 13. Hearing assessments -- 14. Vision screening -- section 14.1. The importance of regular eye exams -- section 14.2. When should my child have an eye exam? -- section 14.3. Tests for glaucoma -- section 14.4. Diagnosing macular degeneration -- pt. III. Laboratory tests of body fluids and specimens -- 15. Understanding laboratory tests -- section 15.1. Questions and answers about lab tests -- section 15.2. Interpreting laboratory results -- section 15.3. Reference ranges and what they mean -- 16. Blood tests -- section 16.1. Overview of blood and blood components -- section 16.2. Lipid profile : cholesterol and triglycerides -- section 16.3. Basic blood chemistry tests -- section 16.4. Understanding your complete blood count -- section 16.5. Blood cultures -- section 16.6. Liver function tests -- 17. Sweat test -- 18. Biopsies -- section 18.1. What is a biopsy? -- section 18.2. Sentinel lymph node biopsies -- section 18.3. Breast biopsies -- section 18.4. Endometrial biopsies -- section 18.5. Cervical biopsies -- section 18.6. Colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) -- section 18.7. Heart biopsies -- section 18.8. Kidney biopsies -- section 18.9. Liver biopsies -- section 18.10. Lung biopsies -- section 18.11. Muscle biopsies -- section 18.12. Skin biopsies -- section 18.13. Thyroid biopsies -- 19. Throat culture -- 20. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) -- 21. Urinalysis -- 22. Stool tests -- section 22.1. Fecal occult blood test -- section 22.2. Fecal culture -- section 22.3. Stool clostridium difficile -- section 22.4. Stool ova and parasites -- 23. Genetic testing -- section 23.1. What you should know about genetic testing -- section 23.2. Points to consider about genetic services -- section 23.3. Pints to consider when ordering genetic testing -- section 23.4. Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk -- section 23.5. Genetic discrimination in health insurance -- pt. IV. Imaging tests -- 24. Radiography (x-rays) -- section 24.1. What you should know about x-rays -- section 24.2. Chest x-rays -- section 24.3. Bone x-rays -- 25. Contrast radiography -- section 25.1. Contrast agents -- section 25.2. Angiograms -- section 25.3. Intravenous pyelograms -- section 25.4. Cystograms -- section 25.5. Upper and lower GI series -- 25.6. Barium enemas -- section 25.7. Hysterosalpingograms -- section 25.8. Arthrograms -- section 25.9. Myelograms -- 26. Mammography -- 27. Sonography (ultrasound exams) -- section 27.1. Ultrasound : an introduction -- section 27.2. Obstetric ultrasound -- section 27.3. Pelvic ultrasound-- section 27.4. Abdominal ultrasound -- section 27.5. Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) -- section 27.6. Vascular ultrasound -- section 27.7. Carotid ultrasound -- 28. Computed tomography -- section 28.1. What is computed tomography (CT)? -- section 28.2. Questions and answers about CT scans -- section 28.3. Cardiac CT -- section 28.4. Coronary calcium scan -- section 28.5. Full-body CT scans : what you need to know -- 29. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -- section 29.1. MRI : an introduction -- section 29.2. Cardiac MRI -- section 29.3. MR angiography -- section 29.4. Abdominal MRI -- section 29.5. MRI of the skeletal system -- section 29.6. MRI of the head -- 30. Nuclear imaging tests -- section 30.1. Nuclear medicine : an overview -- section 30.2. Positron emission tomography (PET scan) -- section 30.3. Nuclear heart scan -- pt. V. Electrical, endoscopic, and functionality exams -- 31. Electrocardiograms (EKGs) -- 32. Electroencephalograms (EEGs) -- 33. Electromyography and nerve conduction velocities -- 34. Endoscopic tests -- section 34.1. Upper endoscopy -- section 34.2. Colonoscopy -- section 34.3. Flexible sigmoidoscopy -- section 34.4. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) -- section 34.5. Capsule endoscopy -- section 34.6. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) -- section 34.7. Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy -- section 34.8. Nasal endoscopy -- section 34.9. Bronchoscopy -- 35. Laparoscopy -- 36. Holter and event monitors -- 37. Sleep studies -- 38. Stress testing -- 39. Urodynamic testing -- 40. Pulmonary function tests -- pt. VI. In-home and self-ordered medical tests -- 41. What you should know about home-use medical tests -- section 41.1. Advantages and limitations of home health care tests -- section 41.2. Direct-to-consumer tests : just what the doctor didn't order -- section 41.3. Be cautious about buying medical test kits online -- 42. Home-use tests for cholesterol -- 43. Home-use tests for fecal occult blood -- 44. Home-use tests for managing diabetes -- 45. Home-use test for prothrombin time (PT) -- 46. Home pregnancy tests -- 47. Home-use tests for gynecological concerns -- section 47.1. Urine test for ovulation -- section 47.2. Saliva test for ovulation -- section 47.3. Testing vaginal pH -- section 47.4. Testing for menopause -- 48. Home-use test for human immunodeficiency virus -- 49. Home-use test for hepatitis C -- 50. Home-use tests for drugs of abuse -- section 50.1. First check 12 drug test -- section 50.2. Home collection kit for drug testing -- section 50.3. Two-step test for drugs of abuse -- section 50.4. American Academy of Pediatrics believes adolescents should not be drug tested without their knowledge and consent -- pt. VII. Additional help and information -- 51. Terms related to medical tests -- 52. Online health screening tools -- 53. Resources for more information about medical tests -- Index.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information about medical testing for disease diagnosis, screening, and monitoring in children and adults. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.