Not exact matches
DuPont entered the medical / diagnostic instruments field in 1970 with its new Automatic Clinical Analyzer (ACA), which
performed up to 30 different
tests on
blood and
other bodily fluids.
We intend to follow up this work by trying to get yet more detail on the prevalence of such mutations as well as by
testing for these events in
other tissues; most genetic investigations are
performed only in
blood, so we may have missed some disease - causing mutations by not
testing elsewhere,» Dr Gilissen will conclude.
I can confirm that a strict fruitarian diet can certainly lead to low protein levels... as a strict fruitarian for a number of years (2 - 3 I estimate, but actually 5 if i count the time i ate minimal amounts of salad materials as well...), I had
blood tests done at the end of this time and indeed my protein levels were low... Total protein was at 6.5 when the ideal is supposedly 7.5... And apart from this, my sports performance as judged by my teachers, was suffering (though I did not feel this in my own body — I was used to
performing at that level and felt it as normal for me... and i was newer to the sport than a lot of them... i had great, better than most endurance... which was very satisfying... but apparently I just did not have the physical strength that
others with less endurance may have had...) something which immediately improved as I added more protein to my diet....
I was in and out of the hospital for a total of 12 days in 2 months while they
performed many
tests including:
blood tests, multiple cat scans, an MRI and
other tests revealing no definitive diagnosis.
Not really certain where to start... I am a pretty laid back person.I currently work a midnight shift at a hospital
performing lab
tests on
blood, urine, and
other body fluids.
To rule out
other causes of gastrointestinal problems, your veterinarian will
perform diagnostic
tests that may include complete
blood cell counts,
blood chemistry, thyroid function
tests, urinalysis, fecal analysis, abdominal x-rays, and ultrasound.
A
blood test should be
performed for the leukemia virus and the feline immunodeficiency virus; if these are negative,
other tests may be needed to look for possible explanations.
Usually,
blood testing should be
performed on an annual basis, especially with Older Dogs and Cats, which are prone to illnesses such as diabetes and kidney disease (among
others), which are more easily revealed in their early stages by
blood testing, and may otherwise be well hidden by your pet.
If your veterinarian suspects your dog has the disease, he or she will
perform a series of
blood tests and possibly
other diagnostics to determine if your dog is affected.
Blood and urine
tests are
performed to give an indication of any
other disorders in the body.
The
other is a
blood test performed by a participating veterinarian who delivers the results to the owner.
The only way to truly assess whether your dog's low protein diet is having the desired effect is through
blood tests and
other procedures that must be
performed by your veterinarian.
Blood work and
other diagnostic
tests may be
performed to diagnose any internal damage.
Lyme is usually diagnosed by SNAP
tests, which are quick
blood tests performed in the clinic, used to
test for heartworm disease, Lyme disease, and 2 - 3
other tick borne diseases (Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis) depending on the type of
test used.
If your vet determines there's cause for concern, he'll
perform a thorough physical exam and order
blood and
other tests as necessary for a diagnosis.
It is possible to
perform blood tests to identify cats that are infected with this virus, and isolating such cats and preventing them from coming into contact with
others is one way of preventing infection.
Your veterinarian will
perform a complete physical exam and then, if needed, standard laboratory
tests such as a
blood count and
blood profile, urinalysis and electrolyte
tests to screen for
other diseases.
We have a complete on site laboratory, where we can
perform complete
blood counts, chemistry panels, urinalysis, and a variety of
other necessary
tests.
Some of the
tests we perform at Old Dominion Animal Hospital include Complete Blood Counts, Pre-surgical Profiles, Heartworm Tests, Leukemia Tests, Urinalysis, Fecal Tests, and other types of cyto
tests we
perform at Old Dominion Animal Hospital include Complete
Blood Counts, Pre-surgical Profiles, Heartworm
Tests, Leukemia Tests, Urinalysis, Fecal Tests, and other types of cyto
Tests, Leukemia
Tests, Urinalysis, Fecal Tests, and other types of cyto
Tests, Urinalysis, Fecal
Tests, and other types of cyto
Tests, and
other types of cytology.
In addition to the thyroid
tests, a complete
blood count, a chemistry panel and a urinalysis should be
performed in order to rule out presence of
other disease processes.
This specialized
blood test, which measures thyroid hormone levels (total and free T4, total and free T3, and TSH) can be
performed in - house in some veterinary hospitals while it may need to be sent to a special laboratory for
other clinics.
These often include drawing
blood and collecting urine or fecal specimens, cleaning cages, running the
blood machine,
performing fecal
testing to look for parasites, taking radiographs (x-rays), setting up appointments, giving injections, placing IV catheters, assisting the doctor in the exam room, restraining animals, providing customer service and client education, presenting financial estimates,
performing dental cleanings, running anesthesia for surgeries, and many
others.
All of our dogs are vet checked including spayed or neutered; heartworm
tested (preventive dispensed if negative and treatment started if positive); up to date on vaccinations (rabies, parvo, distemper); basic
blood test performed; urinalysis; placed on flea / tick preventative if needed; intestinal parasite exam
performed and treated accordingly; and provided with any
other medical care necessary (dentals, surgeries, etc).
The cardiologist will
perform an echocardiogram as well as
other tests (EKG,
blood pressure, etc.) to assess the heart and determine if congenital heart disease is present.
Your veterinarian may
perform a
blood test to determine whether your cat is suffering from an internal parasite or
other medical condition.
Diagnosis is often made by evaluating radiographs of the joints to rule out
other conditions, retrieving joint fluid for analysis and culture, and
performing blood tests for
other diseases that can present in a similar way.
At that time, we will determine the next steps in diagnosis and treatment of your cat's hyperthyroidism,
blood will be collected for evaluation, or
other tests performed.
Your veterinarian will also
perform routine
blood tests to help rule in or rule out toxin exposure, low
blood sugar and
other causes of seizures.
Veterinarians must rely on a senior pet exam that includes
performing blood and urine
tests and taking a detailed behavioral history to rule out
other possible medical conditions.
The veterinarian will
perform a complete examination including
blood tests, urinalysis, and
other screening
tests that he feels are necessary.
FSVH, can
perform In - House Complete
Blood Counts,
Blood Chemistry Panels, Urinalysis, Thyroid Panels, Liver Panels, Parvo
testing, Leptospirosis
testing, Erlichia
testing, as well as many
others.
During the examinations of older birds, ferrets, rabbits, rodents (guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus), reptiles (lizards, turtles, tortoises, snakes), sugar gliders, hedgehogs, amphibians (frogs and toads), or
other exotic pets, our veterinarians
perform a complete physical examination and may recommend
blood and stool
tests, and occasionally x-rays.
During this time it is important to make sure that she is hydrated and comfortable, but without
performing an examination I can not give you any indication; I would recommend returning to your Veterinarian (or
other Veterinarian) and having a
blood test to be on the safe side.
If you suspect that your dog may have narcolepsy and cataplexy, your veterinarian will
perform a physical examination, some basic neurological
tests and laboratory screenings, including a complete
blood count, chemistry profile panel, thyroid hormone profile and urinalysis, to rule out
other medical conditions.
The elimination diet may be
performed in conjunction with
other allergy
testing, such as while you're waiting for lab
test results from
blood work.
Your vet will know what to look for and
perform blood work as well as any
other routine
tests in order to ensure your bird is not ill and is not battling any type of infection.
You should work together with your veterinarian to determine how often
blood work, urinalysis or
other testing should be
performed, depending on your dog's age, breed and medical history.
Other diagnostic
tests performed include fungal culture
tests and
blood tests to detect the presence of antibodies.
The tradeoff being it doesn't require you to take the
blood test,
perform EKG's, and
other time consuming health examination requirements.
Other duties they may also
perform include drawing
blood for laboratory
tests, preparing patients for x-rays, removing stitches, instructing patients on special diets and medication, and helping to cleanup and change patients» dressings.
Perform preliminary
tests to check the weight, height, temperature,
blood pressure and
other vital stats and maintain the medical report
Prepare and administer Medication, Successfully
performed vein puncture with butterfly and vacutainers, collected
blood tissue or
other laboratory specimens, labeled specimen and prepared them for
testing.
Additionally, assistants will often
perform basic lab
test, prepare medications, draw
blood, remove sutures and
perform other common procedures.
Lab Technician — ABO Laboratories — May 2012 — Present • Execute a variety of laboratory assays and
tests in accordance with established procedures, policies, and regulations; ensure samples are properly labeled and stored • Study
blood samples for transfusions and record the
blood group, number of cells,
blood type, cell morphology, and
other blood type compatibility •
Perform procedural and instrument calibrations, document all quality control activities, and perform regular equipment maintenance • Identify problems that may negatively affect test results or performance; correct issues immediately and properly notify supervisor • Maintain meticulous records and demonstrate that the testing of samples is done in the same manner as patient specimens; promote cost - effective testing practices and reduce waste by 10
Perform procedural and instrument calibrations, document all quality control activities, and
perform regular equipment maintenance • Identify problems that may negatively affect test results or performance; correct issues immediately and properly notify supervisor • Maintain meticulous records and demonstrate that the testing of samples is done in the same manner as patient specimens; promote cost - effective testing practices and reduce waste by 10
perform regular equipment maintenance • Identify problems that may negatively affect
test results or performance; correct issues immediately and properly notify supervisor • Maintain meticulous records and demonstrate that the
testing of samples is done in the same manner as patient specimens; promote cost - effective
testing practices and reduce waste by 10 percent
Other MAs
perform minor medical procedures, such as taking vital signs, drawing
blood, conducting lab
tests and EKGs, explaining medications and diets, changing dressings and removing sutures.
* Drawing
blood and
performing other basic
tests.
Performed urinalysis,
blood and tissue
tests, as well as
other standard medical screenings and diagnostic
tests.
Greeting patients and escorting them to exam rooms.Ensuring availability of x-rays, lab
test results, medical records and
other pertinent information.Obtaining vitals, weight,
blood pressure, pulse and temperature,
performing EKGs, hearing examinations, spirometry, Immunizations, phlebotomy, and assisting providers.
• Greeting patients and making them feel comfortable • Using computer applications to check or record information about the patient, update and file patient medical records, fill up insurance forms, and to schedule appointments • Answering telephones • Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services • Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping • Dealing with the patients for examination • Explaining procedures to patients • Instructing patients about medication and administering them as directed by the physician • Assisting the physician during exams •
Performing basic laboratory
tests • Authorizing prescription refills as directed • Assisting the physician during exams • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens •
Performing basic laboratory
tests • Drawing
blood • Taking electrocardiograms • Removing sutures and changing dressings • All
other duties as assigned by the clinic or practice administrator
Some of the tasks you may
perform as a clinical medical assistant include recording medical histories, preparing treatment rooms, interviewing patients, preparing or administering medication, collecting
blood or
other specimens for
testing, explaining treatment procedures or sterilizing instruments.