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Medical tests and procedures
Whakamātaunga me whakahaerenga hauora

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure to examine your voice box, throat and the airways and linings inside your lungs.

Care plans

Care plans can provide information to others about your health and wishes. There are different types of shared care plans you can have depending on your needs.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy uses a very small camera on a flexible tube to look directly at the lining of your large bowel (colon).

Colposcopy

The colposcopy process, and what to do before and after one.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to treat warts and other skin lesions. Cryotherapy works by freezing the lesion, causing direct damage to the lesion, eventually removing it. It does not prevent them from developing in the future.

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets a doctor see into your urethra (the tube you wee through) and your bladder. A special telescope (a cystoscope) is used to find out why you have symptoms like blood in your wee, pain or difficulty when you wee or if you have a lot of urinary tract infections.

Gastroscopy

A gastroscopy is a procedure to examine the upper part of your digestive system using an endoscope.

Heart treatments and procedures

Some heart conditions need major surgery such as heart bypass and valve surgery. Many other heart problems can be treated with non-surgical or less invasive procedures.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to look inside your womb (uterus) and at the lining of the womb. A sample (biopsy) of the lining is usually taken as part of a diagnostic hysteroscopy.

Laboratory tests

Laboratory tests are one way healthcare providers can find out important information about your health. Blood tests, urine tests and some swab tests are commonly done in the community.

Radioiodine treatment for thyroid conditions

Radioiodine is used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and thyroid cancer. It is also called radioactive iodine.

Radionuclide thyroid scan

A radionuclide thyroid scan shows the structure of your thyroid gland and looks at how well it is working. It can be used to help diagnose and monitor thyroid conditions.

Scans and x-rays

Scans and x-rays use a type of radiation or magnetic field to take pictures of the inside of your body. Your healthcare provider may request a scan or x-ray to help with a diagnosis or with planning how to manage your health condition.

Tests for blood vessel problems

There are several tests that can help diagnose blood vessel problems.

Tests for heart problems

If you are having problems with your heart, there are several different tests that can help your healthcare provider or hospital staff understand what is causing them.