Abbreviations used in Lab Reports

  1. CXR – Chest X-Ray
  2. CT – Computed Tomography
  3. MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  4. ECG – Electrocardiogram
  5. EEG – Electroencephalogram
  6. EMG – Electromyography
  7. PET – Positron Emission Tomography
  8. US – Ultrasound
  9. H&P – History and Physical
  10. SOAP – Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
  11. ROS – Review of Systems
  12. R/O – Rule Out
  13. CX – Consultation
  14. FUO – Fever of Unknown Origin
  15. 16. EGD – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  16. Colonoscopy – Examination of the colon and rectum
  17. Bronchoscopy – Examination of the bronchial tubes
  18. Echocardiogram – Ultrasound of the heart
  19. Biopsy – Removal of tissue for examination
  20. FNAB – Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
  21. CTA – Computed Tomography Angiography
  22. MRA – Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  23. ERCP – Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  24. PET-CT – Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
  25. ABG – Arterial Blood Gas
  26. LP – Lumbar Puncture
  27. USG – Ultrasonography
  28. V/Q Scan – Ventilation/Perfusion Scan
  29. SPECT – Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography