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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious … is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … sounds. This is why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art equipment like tattoo … The only way to know if you have HIV is to have your blood tested. What is an HIV test? If you have been exposed to …
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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 … Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a list of …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB … test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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… or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye exam even if your child … Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened … be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of … with a person with hepatitis B Survivors of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose …
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… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can … Children and Their Vision For more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
