Tests and Procedures

Overview Oophorectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. The ovaries are small, almond-shaped organs found on either side of the uterus in…

Overview Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a small, wireless camera inside a swallowable capsule. After you swallow the camera capsule, it moves through…

Overview Bronchoscopy is a medical test that lets doctors see inside a person’s airways and lungs using a slim instrument called a bronchoscope. This tool is…

Overview Parathyroidectomy is a type of endocrine surgery that removes one or more parathyroid glands. These four small glands, found behind the thyroid at the base…

Overview DNA Analysis and Genetic Test Methods Genetic testing examines a person’s DNA to find changes that might affect their health. DNA contains instructions that tell…

Overview Standard Blood Collection Standard blood collection, also called whole blood donation, is the process where a person gives about one pint (roughly half a liter)…

Overview Psychotherapy, also called counseling or talk therapy, uses conversations with mental health professionals to address emotional or behavioral concerns. It helps people explore their thoughts,…

Overview Surgeons perform a myomectomy to remove fibroids—also known as myomas or leiomyomas—from the uterus. These fibroids are noncancerous growths that can develop inside or on…

Overview The CA-125 blood test measures the level of cancer antigen 125 in the bloodstream. This protein, also known as CA-125, is a type of tumor…

Overview Doctors use bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to collect samples from the inside of large bones. These tests check both the liquid and solid parts…