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Salivary Gland Infection : Tests

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Salivary gland infections
An examination by the health care provider or dentist shows enlarged salivary glands. Pus may drain into the mouth.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 3, 2009

Specific Tests Articles

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
Skin culture
A skin culture is a laboratory test to look for and identify disease-causing substances in a sample of skin. It is called a mucosal culture if the sample involves the mucous membranes.A sample of skin or mucous membrane is needed.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 3, 2007
Sialogram
A sialogram is an x-ray of the salivary ducts and glands.The salivary glands are located on each side of the face and send saliva into the mouth.The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider''s office by an...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 3, 2009
CBC
A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells( hematocrit) The s...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2008
Blood Count
One of the most commonly ordered clinical laboratory tests, a blood count, also called a complete blood count(CBC), is a basic evaluation of the cells(red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) suspended in the liquid part of the blood(pla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Complete Blood Count
The clinical laboratory test that evaluates the three main cellular components of peripheral blood(red cells, white cells, and platelets) is called the"complete blood count"(CBC). It is used commonly to assess whether a patient is anemic(low red c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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