Barium swallow and barium meal tests
Both a barium swallow and a barium meal test involve a series of X-rays being taken of your upper digestive tract.
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a test in which a small tissue sample is removed for examination to help diagnose a disease. Explore the procedure and risks with myDr.com.au.
Tests & InvestigationsBlood typing
The most common systems used for classifying blood types are the ABO blood group system and the Rhesus (Rh) type system.
Tests & InvestigationsHealth checks you should have: a checklist
Everyone should have regular examinations and screening tests to help detect diseases early, before symptoms have developed.
Tests & InvestigationsHealth checks men should have
What screening tests, examinations and self-checks should men do to stay healthy and detect conditions as early as possible?
Tests & InvestigationsCT scan
A CT scan is a sophisticated X-ray that takes a 3-dimensional picture of any part of the body using a computer.
Tests & InvestigationsHelicobacter pylori test: simple test for stomach germ
Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach can be diagnosed using several different tests, including a breath test.
Tests & InvestigationsLiver function testing
Find out about the substances tested in liver function tests (blood tests) and how they can help determine the health of your liver.
Tests & InvestigationsCholesterol tests
Abnormally high cholesterol levels may not give you any symptoms, so a blood test is the best way to check whether you have high cholesterol.
Tests & InvestigationsElectrocardiogram - ECG
An electrocardiogram is a medical test, commonly called an ECG or EKG, that uses a machine to measure and record the electrical activity in the heart.
Tests & InvestigationsLung function tests
Lung function tests, or pulmonary function or breathing tests, can show how well your lungs and airways are working, help diagnose respiratory conditions and monitor the response to treatments.
Tests & InvestigationsDiabetes and urine glucose monitoring
Urine glucose monitoring was previously used to monitor glucose (sugar) levels in diabetes, but has been replaced by blood glucose monitoring. However, urine glucose tests may occasionally be done in some circumstances.
Tests & InvestigationsMRI scan: magnetic resonance imaging
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan gives detailed images of the inside of the body. MRI uses strong magnets, low-energy radio waves and a computer.
Tests & InvestigationsProstate specific antigen (PSA) tests
A PSA test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in the blood. Find out about the risks and benefits of PSA screening.
Tests & InvestigationsFull blood count (FBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a common blood test that measures the number and status of different blood cells, such as red cells, white cells and platelets.
Tests & InvestigationsCoeliac disease: tests
There are several tests available in Australia, including blood tests, gene tests and biopsy of the small bowel, that can help diagnose or rule out coeliac disease - a disease that affects the bowel.
Tests & InvestigationsGastroscopy: examination of the upper digestive tract
Gastroscopy is an examination of the upper digestive tract (the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) using an endoscope - a long, thin, flexible tube containing a camera and light.
Tests & InvestigationsGastro-oesophageal reflux: tests and investigations
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is common among Australian adults. When reflux symptoms (such as heartburn) are frequent or severe, this is known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Tests & InvestigationsAllergy blood tests
Allergy blood tests can be used to determine if an allergic reaction is causing your symptoms. Find out all about allergy blood testing on myDr.com.au.
Tests & InvestigationsUltrasound in pregnancy
Ultrasound scans in pregnancy are a way of checking on the developing baby. Ultrasound scans use high-frequency soundwaves to create moving images.
Tests & InvestigationsMagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
MRCP is a technique for imaging the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct (and the gallbladder, pancreas and liver) using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). It can show gallstones, tumours, and inflammation.
Tests & InvestigationsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
ERCP is an investigation used to view the gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct.
Tests & InvestigationsCoronary angiography
Coronary angiography allows doctors to obtain vital information about the severity and position of any narrowing in the arteries of the heart.
Tests & InvestigationsEndoscopy
Endoscopy is a medical procedure where a doctor uses a thin flexible lighted tube inserted into the body to look for, diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
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