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… Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test On this page: Overview Overview … choices, or a combination of these things. A blood test can look for a substance that seems to increase a … develop the disease. Most experts do not consider ApoE-4 testing a necessary or useful part of evaluating a person …
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… Decision Points for Medical Tests On this page: Overview Overview … Click on a link below to learn more about the medical test you are considering: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Autopsy: Should I Have an Autopsy Done on My Loved …
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… ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders On this page: Overview Related … disorders. The child may be asked questions (verbal tests) or may be given written tests to evaluate his or her intellectual abilities. There …
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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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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 … unless you need extra care. You may also have a variety of tests and check-ups.  Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional): Detects chances …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic Counselling Overview Alpha-1 …
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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 … 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 …