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Why if you had an abnormal urine speciman why are they wanting a renal ultrasound?
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to test your kidneys renal means kidneys
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What is an abnormal result in amino acid screening tests?
The blood plasma amino acid pattern is abnormal in overflow aminoaciduria and is normal in renal aminoaciduria. The pattern is abnormal in the urine test, suggesting additional tests need to be done to determine which amino acids are involved.
What is secondary aminoaciduria?
Aminoaciduria-- The abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine.Secondary or renal aminoaciduria occurs because of a congenital defect in the amino acid transport system in the tubules of the kidneys.
What are the the triangular-shaped areas of the renal medulla are the?
They are located in the renal medulla and are made of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule.
What are the cortical tissues located between the pyramids?
fibrous column The answer you are looking for is: renal column
What are renal pyramids and renal columns part of?
The word "renal" means "of or pertaining to the kidneys."
In a renal ultrasound can you see liver?
in a renal ultrasound we can see the liver.
Is the Renal Ultrasound the same as the Bladder Ultrasound?
Renal ultra-sound - looks at kidney Bladder ultrasound - looks at bladder Renal tract USS - Looks at kidneys, ureters and bladder
Do you have to be npo for a renal ultrasound?
yes
What is the cpt code for renal ultrasound?
76770
If renal ultrasound is positive what will be the treatment?
none
Can your see renal failure with ultrasound?
Not renal failure per say, but you can see if you have shrunken, scarred or swollen kidneys that can indicate renal dysfunction.
Do you drink 10-12oz of fluids prior to a renal ultrasound?
yes
What is renal pelviectasis?
Renal pelviectasis is the medical term meaning abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis. This condition is often a sign of blockage in the urinary system.
What is nephrostenosis?
Ureterostenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the ureter.
Does a renal ultrasound hurt or cause pain?
Ultra-sounds are completely harmless, you will not feel a thing.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal collection of urine in the kidney?
Hydronephrosis is an abnormal collection of urine in the kidney.HydronephrosisHydronephrosis means abnormal condition of fluid in the kidney.Nephrosis. Nephr/o is kidney and -osis is abnormal condition.Or hydronephrosis.Hydronephrosis is excess fluid in the kidneys.
Your ultrasound shows mild increase in the cortical echogenicity of both kidneys but your renal tests are normal. Ultrasound tests done earlier never indicated this before Is this sign of kidney?
This is essentially a normal kidney ultrasound. A mild cortical echogenicity in both kidneys, and normal renal function can occur in pregnancy when your over-all blood volume is increased.
