A throat culture is a test to check for a bacterial or fungal infection in the throat. A sample swabbed from the throat is put in a special cup (culture) that allows infections to grow. If an infection grows, the culture is positive. The type of infection is found using a microscope, chemical tests, or...Read More
The procedure, also called prostate ultrasound with prostate biopsy, provides the doctor with images of the prostate and surrounding tissue which allows him to examine the gland for abnormalities (e.g., enlarged prostate [BPH], prostate cancer). TRUS involves using a special device (transducer) that reflects high-frequency sound waves off internal structures to create detailed images called...Read More
Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Most ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside your body,...Read More
Upper Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) enables the physician to view the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine). This test helps your doctor evaluate symptoms of upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. It is extremely accurate for detecting inflammation, ulcers and...Read More
Urinalysis, also referred to as a routine urine test, is used to check for abnormalities in the urine. There are a number of diseases and conditions which can result in abnormalities in the urine and can often be detected through physical, chemical, and microscopic examination. Urinalysis may be performed to detect a urinary tract infection...Read More
A urine culture is a test to find and identify germs, usually bacteria, that may be causing a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urine in the bladder normally is sterile—it does not contain any bacteria or other organisms (such as fungi). But bacteria can enter the urethra and cause an infection. A urine sample is kept...Read More
