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Acronyms for Tests, Treatments, & Surgical Procedures

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated June 10, 2004

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LAB TESTS & DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

ANA Antinuclear antibody

BP Blood pressure

CAT Computerized axial tomography

CBC Complete Blood Count

CRP C-Reactive Protein

ESR Erythroctye sedimentation rate

HCT Hematocrit

HGB Hemoglobin

LE Lupus Erythematosus

MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging

RBC Red blood cells

RF Rheumatoid factor

WBC White blood cells

SURGICAL PROCEDURES/SITES

DIP Distal Interphalangeal Joints/Hand

MCP Metacarpophalangeal Joints/Hand

PIP Proximal Interphalangeal Joints/Hand

THR Total Hip Replacement

TKR Total Knee Replacement

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