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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for Radiation
  1. Appendicitis Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... use x-rays which are a form of radiation. The small amount of radiation in a CT scan is not considered harmful to most adults. But exposure to radiation can slightly increase the risk of developing cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/appendicitis-tests - Medical Tests
  2. Fluoroscopy: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... The shield or apron provides protection from unnecessary radiation. For certain procedures, you may be asked to ... are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby . For ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/fluoroscopy - Medical Tests
  3. Barium Swallow: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... pelvic area. This protects the area from unnecessary radiation. You will stand, sit, or lie down on ... are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby . For ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/barium-swallow - Medical Tests
  4. PET Scan: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... the test? There is very little exposure to radiation in a PET scan. Only a small amount ... radioactive substance is used, and all of the radiation leaves the body within 2 to 10 hours. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pet-scan - Medical Tests
  5. V/Q Scan: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... the test? There is very little exposure to radiation in a V/Q scan. Only a small ... radioactive substance is used, and all of the radiation leaves the body within a few days. While ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/vq-scan - Medical Tests
  6. Burn Evaluation: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... acids or certain cleaning products. Electricity , including lightning. Radiation , including: Sunburn . Burns from radiation therapy for cancer. Friction. A friction burn happens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/burn-evaluation - Medical Tests
  7. Dysphagia Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... pregnant or think you may be pregnant. The radiation from these x-rays can be harmful to ... risk to having these tests. The dose of radiation is very low and not considered harmful for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/dysphagia-tests - Medical Tests
  8. Gastric Emptying Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation from these imaging tests can be harmful to ... to having an imaging test. The dose of radiation is very low and not considered harmful for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/gastric-emptying-tests - Medical Tests
  9. Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... pregnant. An IVP delivers a low dose of radiation . The dose is safe for most people, but ... c2022. X-ray, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Radiation Safety; [reviewed 2021 Feb 8; cited 2022 Dec ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/intravenous-pyelogram-ivp - Medical Tests
  10. Myelography: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby . For ... risk to having this test. The dose of radiation is very low and is not considered harmful ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/myelography - Medical Tests
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