Terminology for Diagnostic Testing Flashcards
Angiography
Method of injecting a dye into an artery and obtaining an x-ray study of blood vessels, tumors and lesions
Arteriography
Radiography of an artery or arterial system after injection of a contrast medium into the bloodstream
Bronchoscopy
Inspection of the interior of the tracheobronchial tree through a bronchoscope
Cardiac catheterization
Introduction of a catheter into the heart chambers to confirm a diagnosis or to evaluate the extent of the disease process
Colposcopy
Gynecologic examination that uses the colposcope to examine the walls of the vagina and the cervix
CT scan
through use of a computer, cathode ray tubes emit radiation at different depths to show density of tissues and organs, indicating malformations, tumors, and so on. also called CAT scan
conization
coring or removal of the mucus lining of the cervical canal and it glands by means of cutting with a high frequency current; performed when a pap smear indicates abnormal cells
fluoroscopy
examination by means of fluoroscope using x-ray studies displayed on a fluorescent screen
Intravenous pyelography
IVP
injection of a dye into a vein to show urine flow through the renal pelvic, ureters, and bladder on x-ray examination
Lumbar puncture
insertion of a hollow needle into the subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae to withdraw samples of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis and to measure the pressure. also called spinal puncture/spinal tap
Magnetic resonance imaging
MRI
noninvasive method, based on magnetic fields, of visualizing soft tissue without the use of contrast media or ionizing radiation
Papanicolaou (pap) smear
lab test to detect cancer, especially cervical, vaginal, or uterine cancer
paracentesis
a needle puncture of the abdomen to remove ascities fluid, perform a lavage, or initiate peritoneal dialysis
radiography
the making of film records of internal structures of the body by exposure of film sensitized to x rays
