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Bilirubin test
Find out what to expect from a bilirubin test — an important blood test that determines how your liver is functioning.
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
This measurement, commonly taken during an echocardiogram, shows how well the heart is pumping. Know what results mean.
Chest X-rays
Learn what these chest images can show and what conditions they may uncover.
Cystoscopy
During cystoscopy, your doctor examines the inside of your bladder using a special instrument that's inserted into the bladder through the urethra.
Esophageal manometry
This test involves placing a thin, pressure-sensitive tube through your nose into your esophagus to measure pressure as you swallow.
Intravenous pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging exam that may be used to help diagnose urinary tract disorders. Learn what to expect during the exam.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Cancer cells are classified by how they look under a microscope. Learn common terms used to describe cancer cells.
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