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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Tay-Sachs disease? Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is … your doctor will do a physical examination and a blood test to check the level of an enzyme called Hex A. A genetic …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't have symptoms of COVID-19 . A COVID-19 test is only recommended when its result will help inform …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of … and trisomy 18 . Diseases passed in a family, such as Tay-Sachs , sickle cell anemia , and cystic fibrosis . …
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… Infertility Tests On this page: Overview Health Tools Overview What are infertility tests? Infertility tests are done to help find out why a woman cannot become …
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… Medical tests Overview When you or someone in your care needs a medical test, you may have some questions. Should I have the test? Am I allowed to eat or drink before the test? Is there …
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… Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma—Overview A …
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… Abnormal Pap Test On this page: Cause Types of Results … raises your risk for having an abnormal pap test. HPV can stay in your body for many years without your knowing it. You … for which the cause is unknown. ASC-US changes usually stay the same or return to normal. ASC-H changes are also …
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… Indirect Coombs Test On this page: Overview Overview An indirect Coombs test can be used to determine whether there are antibodies … antibodies against the fetus's blood. A negative Coombs test indicates that the fetus is not presently in danger …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see if a certain medicine might work well for them …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have …
