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An antegrade pyelogram is an imaging test to find a blockage (obstruction) in the upper urinary tract. Read on to learn about what to expect before, during, and after this test.

CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body. This includes the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.

A prostate biopsy is done after other tests show that there may be a problem with the prostate gland. It is the best method to diagnose prostate cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Retrograde cystography is an imaging test that uses X-rays with contrast dye so the radiologist can see your organ or tissues more clearly. Learn more about this test, including what to expect before, during, and after the test.

A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your doctor see how well your lungs and heart are working.

A breast scan is an imaging test to look at your breasts. It is used when a mammogram has not given your doctor enough information.

A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.

Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.

A mammogram is a way to look at your breast using X-rays. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease in women. Read on to learn more details about when and why to get a mammogram, and what you can expect when having it done.