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Cold Agglutinins Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions … cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are normally made by the …
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… throats are caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for … your throat, around your tonsils, and over any red areas or sores to collect a sample. The sample may also be collected … throats are caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for …
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… Areas where the tracer does not show up appear as dark or "cold" spots. Cold spots can mean narrowing or blockage of the blood … take up the radioactive tracer evenly. No "hot" spots or "cold" spots are seen. Abnormal: The kidneys are not normal …
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… absorb little or no amount of tracer appear as dark or "cold" spots. This could show a lack of blood supply to the … the bone lack the presence of tracer, showing one or more "cold" spots. Cold spots may be caused by a certain type of cancer (such …
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… may: Put on gloves and check the opening of your vagina for sores or swelling. Gently put a tool called a speculum into … vagina. If a metal speculum is used, the metal may feel cold. The speculum may be warmed with water or lubricated … vagina. If a metal speculum is used, the metal may feel cold. The speculum may be warmed with water or lubricated …
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… of diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cold sores , chickenpox, measles , influenza (flu), and some … of diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cold sores , chickenpox, measles , influenza (flu), and some …
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… simplex virus (HSV) infection can cause small, painful sores that look like blisters on the skin or the tissue … the eyes and the brain. HSV tests are most often done for sores on the genitals. If blisters or sores are present, a sample from a sore can be tested to …
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… when fluid is collected from an open sore. But syphilis sores usually aren't very painful. Spinal fluid sample You … when fluid is collected from an open sore. But syphilis sores usually aren't very painful. Spinal fluid sample You …
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… body and what is normal for you. Help you check for vaginal sores, abnormal discharge, or other problems, such as … Vaginal self-examination Normal: The vulva does not have sores or other growths, such as genital warts . The vaginal walls are reddish pink and have folds or ridges. No sores or growths are present. Normal discharge is clear and …
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… camera will be positioned close to your body. If you are cold or uncomfortable lying on the table, ask the technician … camera will be positioned close to your body. If you are cold or uncomfortable lying on the table, ask the technician …