Lab Tests/diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

BE

Answer 1

Barium is injected into the anus and rectum and X-ray images are taken

Question 2

Ba swallow

Answer 2

Barium is taken in thru the mouth and X-rays are taken of the esophagus , stomach, and small bowel

Question 3

CT scan

Answer 3

A series of cross sectional X-rays images

Question 4

Cholangiography

Answer 4

X-ray exam of the bile ducts after the injection of contrast material thru the liver

Question 5

ERCP

Answer 5

A catheter is inserted thru the mouth, esophagus , and stomach into the bile ducts p

Question 6

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 6

Visual exam of the gi tract with an endoscope-esophagospy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy

Question 7

Hemoccult test

Answer 7

Feces are placed on a paper containing a chemical which reacts with hidden (occult) blood , screening test for colon cancer

Question 8

LFT’s liver function tests

Answer 8

Blood test that measures liver enzymes

Question 9

MRI

Answer 9

Magnetic and radio waves create images of organs in the body in all three planes of the body

Question 10

Stool culture

Answer 10

Samples are placed in a growth medium (culture) to test for bacteria

Question 11

US ultra sound

Answer 11

Sound waves are beamed into organs and produce images of the organs