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    Why might I need a colonoscopy?
    Colonoscopy is done to: Check for colorectal cancer or polyps. Tests are recommended by the...  Full Post
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    Why is a chest x-ray used?
    A chest X-ray is done to: Help find the cause of common symptoms such as a cough, shortness of...  Full Post
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    Why might I need a CD4 count?
    CD4+ counts are done to: Monitor how the HIV infection is affecting your immune system. Help...  Full Post
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    Why might I need a bone scan?
    A bone scan is done to: Find bone cancer or determine whether cancer from another area, such as...  Full Post
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    Why might I need a bone mineral density test?
    A bone mineral density (BMD) test is suggested for: All women who are age 65 or older, and younger...  Full Post
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    What is a sputum fungal culture test?
    A sputum culture is a test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi (plural of fungus) that are...  Full Post
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    What might affect a mediastinoscopy?
    If you have had mediastinoscopy or open-heart surgery, you may not be able to have this procedure....  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bronchoscopy?
    Before a final diagnosis is made, the results of a bronchoscopy will be considered along with your...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bone mineral density test?
    Experts disagree about which bones are best to use for BMD measurements. Bones in the lower spine...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bronchoscopy?
    Before a final diagnosis is made, the results of a bronchoscopy will be considered along with your...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a lung biopsy?
    A lung biopsy is done to: Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a lung biopsy?
    A lung biopsy is done to: Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a kidney biopsy?
    A kidney biopsy is done to: Find kidney disease when there is blood or protein in the urine or...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bronchoscopy?
    Before a final diagnosis is made, the results of a bronchoscopy will be considered along with your...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bone mineral density test?
    Experts disagree about which bones are best to use for BMD measurements. Bones in the lower spine...  Full Post