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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … to HIV following infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for HIV. One of … code and give no contact information. This is called anonymous testing, and is currently being offered at a …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider … preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV Tests . What are the chances of passing HIV to my baby? If …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … the sputum bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on your sputum: Smear Culture For the …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to make sure you do not have TB disease A positive TST … questions about your health and decide if you need other TB tests instead Where can I get a TB skin test? Depending on …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because … Most hearing loss in young children is temporary and medically treatable. A test by an audiologist will determine …
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… contraception (IUC) Vaginal ring (NuvaRing™) Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod inserted under the skin of the arm …
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… exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You … symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide …
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… have three different outbreak types: Primary first outbreak Non-primary first outbreak Recurrent outbreak A primary … may include: Friction or trauma in the genital area Stress Hormonal changes (e.g., menstruation) Exposure to … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… a mask that covers your nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to … malls, restaurants or movie theatres Cancel or reschedule non-medical appointments (such as the dentist or … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you …
