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Purpose Of Intravenous Pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a special
Alternative Names
Excretory urography; IVP
How the test is performed
An IVP is done in a hospital radiology department or a health care providers office by an x-ray technician.
You will need to empty your bladder immediately before the procedure starts.
The health care provider will inject an iodine-based contrast (dye) into a vein...
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