lab-investigations
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a surgeon to look inside of your uterus in order to diagnose and treat the causes of abnormal bleeding. Hysteroscopy is done using a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube that’s inserted into your vagina to examine your cervix and the inside of your uterus.
Posted October 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
Electromyography
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures how the muscles and nerves work. Providers insert thin needles through the skin and into the muscles. When you move your muscles, electrodes on the end of the needles measure activity in the muscles.
Posted October 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Proctoscopy
A proctoscopy or rigid sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to examine the insides of the rectum and the anus. A proctoscope is a hollow tube, usually with a tiny light at the end, that can also be used to take tissue samples for biopsies as a cancer screening tool.
Posted October 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Cordocentesis
Cordocentesis also known as percutaneous umbilical blood sampling is a diagnostic prenatal test in which a sample of the baby's blood is removed from the umbilical cord for testing.
Posted October 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
ELISA Test
An ELISA test is a blood test that looks for antibodies in your bloodstream. When certain antibodies are present, it’s a sign your immune system is trying to fight off a disease.
Posted October 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read