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Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Fecal culture
A fecal culture is a laboratory test to find organisms in the stool(feces) that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2008
Stool Culture
Stool culture is a test to identify bacteria in patients with a suspected infection of the digestive tract. A sample of the patient''s feces is placed in a special medium where bacteria is then grown.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stool Culture
A stool culture is a laboratory test used to isolate and identify pathogens in the feces of patients suspected of having digestive tract infections. A sample of the patient''s feces is placed on several different types of nutrient media and observe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electrolyte Tests
The concentrations of these ions in the bloodstream remain fairly constant throughout the day in a healthy person. Changes in the concentration of one or more of these ions can occur during various acute and chronic disease states and can lead to ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Electrolyte Balance
However, there is a narrow concentration limit of these electrolytes that the body must maintain within each of these compartments. The body transfers electrolytes intracellularly and extracellularly as required to maintain electrolyte balance.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electrolyte Tests
Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules called ions, that are found within the body''s cells and extracellular fluids, including blood plasma. A test for electrolytes includes the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, and...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Electrolyte Tests
Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged ions that are found within the cells and extracellular fluids, including blood plasma. A test for electrolytes includes the measurement of sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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