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GENERAL |
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| Body Composition Analysis (BCA) |
Identifies the amount of fat and muscle components in the body. |
| Tonometry (TONO) |
Measurement of eye pressure. |
| Anti-HIV Test |
Identifies infection by the HIV virus. |
| Abdominal Ultrasound (US/A) |
Ultrasound visualisation of intra-abdominal organs (liver and gall bladder) |
| Bone Mineral Ultrasound (BMU) |
Using ultrasound bone measurement to identify patients at risk of osteoporotic fracture. |
| Osteoporosis Assessment (BMD) |
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry method of measuring bone mineral density. |
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| HEART AND LUNGS |
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| Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) |
Measures your blood pressure over time, especially for borderline or labile blood |
| Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) |
The measurement of ABPI is a useful tool for assessment of peripheral arterial disease; particularly in patients with diabetes, high cholesterol levels and smoking habit |
| Cardiovascular Assessment (TMX) |
Treadmill stress test helps to detect coronary artery disease and determine fitness level |
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| WOMEN ONLY |
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| Gynaecological Assessment (GA) |
Pelvic examination and Pap Smear to detect gynaecological problems and cancers. |
| Pelvic Ultrasound (US/P) |
Ultrasonic visualisation of pelvic organs (uterus and ovaries). |
| Mammogram (MAMO) |
Low dose radiographic examination for early detection of breast cancer. |
Information updated on May 2008 | |
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