Diagnostic Tests

Often further tests and examinations are necessary for diagnosis and during surveillance. Results and reports from these tests are sent to this practice and to your referring doctor. You will usually need an appointment to discuss the results. Information on these links may not always apply to New Zealand conditions.

Biopsy	MedlinePlus
Blood pressure measurement	National Heart Lung and Blood Inst (US)
Blood tests	NHSDirect (UK) General information
Colonoscopy (examination of the bowel)	National Institute of Health (UK)
CT Scan	Mayo Clinic (US)
Doppler examination	MedlinePlus (US)
Gastroscopy	BestTreatments(UK)
Fine needle aspiration	WebMed topic overview
Laparoscopy	ehealthMD
Mammogram	NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
MRI (Magnetic resonance image) scan	Cleveland Clinic (US)
Sigmoidoscopy (examination of the rectum)	National Diseases Clearing House (UK)
Ultrasound scans	PatientUK
Urine test	WebMD
X-rays	MedlinePlus
Lymph node biopsy	WebMD

Page constructed in September 2007 and last reviewed 10th December 2008.