urology intervention 1

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1 blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

blood test, measures nitrogen in blood, inc indicates kidney dysfunction

1 creatine clearance test

measures rate at which waste is removed from blood, comparing concentration in blood and urine over 24 hrs

1 CT scan

computerized image that shows a slice of the body

1 nephrotomography

sectional radiographic exam of the kidneys

1 intravenous urography (IVU)

contrast x ray of kidneys, ureters and bladder w a contrast medium, also called intravenous pyelography (IVP)

1 voiding cystourethrography (VCUG)

contrast x ray of bladder and urethra while urinating

1 kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB)

x ray of kidney, ureter, and bladder w out contrast

2 biopsy

taking out a piece of tissue for microscopic study (closed and open)

2 cystoscopy

visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope

2 digital rectal exam

insertion of a gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate

2 ultrasonography

use of high frequency sound waves that can be used to examine the testicles for abnormalities

2 sperm analysis

count and analysis of the # and health of the spermatozoa as a test for male fertility, also called sperm count

2 gram stain

test to diagnose gonorrhea, bacteria are cultured and stained

2 venereal disease research lab test (VDRL)

test used to screen for syphillis

2 fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS)

definitive test used for diagnosing syphillis