Match the laboratory tests or clinical procedures with their correct descriptions:
-X-ray examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract
A)abdominal ultrasonography
B)barium enema
C)CT of the abdomen
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
E)liver biopsy
F)liver scan
G)nasogastric intubation
H)percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
I)serum bilirubin
J)stool culture
K)stool guaiac (Hemoccult)
L)upper gastrointestinal series

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Barium enema is an X-ray exam of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Answer: A
 Abdominal ultrasonography is a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the internal organs of the abdomen.

Answer: C
 CT of the abdomen is a radiological diagnostic test that uses specialized x-ray equipment to create detailed images of the structures within the abdomen.

Answer: D
 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that uses an endoscope and X-ray imaging to visualize the bile ducts and pancreas.

Answer: E
 Liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of liver tissue is removed for microscopic examination.

Answer: F
 A liver scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging that uses a radioactive tracer to evaluate liver function and identify liver damage or disease.

Answer: G
 Nasogastric intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is passed through the nose into the stomach to remove stomach contents or deliver medication or nutrients.

Answer: H
 Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) is a radiological diagnostic test that involves the injection of a contrast agent into the bile ducts after passing through the liver via a needle placed through the skin.

Answer: I
 Serum bilirubin is a blood test that measures the levels of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that is produced when red blood cells break down.

Answer: J
 Stool culture is a laboratory test that is used to identify the presence of bacteria, viruses, or parasites in a sample of stool.

Answer: K
 Stool guaiac (Hemoccult) is a screening test for colorectal cancer that involves placing a small sample of stool on a specially treated card to detect the presence of blood.

Answer: L
 An upper gastrointestinal series is an X-ray exam of the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

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