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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy … to HIV following infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for HIV. One of …
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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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… 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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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … of the lungs, or you have certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB infection … go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to make sure you do not have TB disease A positive TST …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 … right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, …
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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …
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… developing TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… 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 … can vary greatly over a period of 24 hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the …
