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… Third-Trimester Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Overview At … has begun to thin ( efface ) and open. Third-trimester tests Late in pregnancy, you may be checked for: Group B … birth. This can cause severe problems for the baby. If you test positive for group B strep (or you are not tested), you …
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… Infertility: Setting Limits on Testing On this page: Overview Overview … emotionally, and physically demanding series of tests and procedures. Before you start testing, think about how far you are willing to go. Think …
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… Eating Disorders: Malnutrition Tests On this page: Overview Overview As … for eating disorders , a doctor may order certain tests to see whether your body is generally healthy. These may include blood or urine tests to check: Electrolyte levels. Electrolytes are …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About … and other treatments to help you breathe easier and stay as healthy and strong as you can. The only treatment … and other treatments to help you breathe easier and stay as healthy and strong as you can. The only treatment …
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… Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant On this page: Overview Related … decisions at each stage of the pregnancy. An abnormal Pap test may be evaluated further with colposcopy . This may be … If colposcopy shows normal tissue, then a repeat Pap test or colposcopy may be done later. Having a second test …
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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 … undetermined significance (ASC-US). These changes usually stay the same or return to normal. ASC that cannot exclude … undetermined significance (ASC-US). These changes usually stay the same or return to normal. ASC that cannot exclude …
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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 …
