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… Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement On this page: Overview Overview Lab test results usually contain some type of unit of … they can be compared. Usually, but not always, the same test is reported in the same units no matter which lab did …
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… Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this page: Overview Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is … Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of …
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… Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test On this page: Overview Overview … is needed, and treatment may be needed. All abnormal Pap tests require follow-up to identify development of more … they become cancerous. Abnormal Pap Test Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical …
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… Pre-Eclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test On this page: Overview Overview … in the creatinine clearance value. The creatinine clearance test requires a blood sample and a sample of all the urine … in the creatinine clearance value. The creatinine clearance test requires a blood sample and a sample of all the urine …
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… Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form for any tests your doctor recommends, such as blood tests, urine tests, or X-rays. General questions What is the …
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Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator On this page: Learn to … blood sugar. But to control your blood sugar, you have to test it, says Rhonda O'Brien, a registered dietitian and … for a while—maybe you already know how important it is to test your blood sugar and keep track of the results. But do …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may … you can talk to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? 1 Get the Facts 2 … places in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the information you …
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… Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) On this page: Related … What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) … and will do a physical examination. The doctor may also do tests. For example, you may have: Blood tests, such as liver …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a complication in … children who have a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test result. footnote 2 Early detection and treatment of …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Roles of Different Doctors On this page: Overview … are involved in taking care of people with coronary artery disease? After a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), … PCP will be the one who evaluates your risk factors, does tests, and looks for signs of other diseases. After you are …