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… the urethra and cause a urinary tract infection (UTI) . A sample of urine is added to a substance that promotes the … germs that are normally found on the penis or vagina. Wash your hands before you collect the urine. If the collection … sample. Collecting a urine sample from a small child or baby may be done by using a special plastic bag with tape …
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… Information Test Overview Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum (mucus) under a microscope to determine … if the sputum sample is to be collected at home or in your doctor's office. Bronchoscopy sample Your doctor will tell you how soon before the procedure to …
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… Information Test Overview Chlamydia tests use a sample of body fluid or urine to see whether chlamydia … be done on a urine sample. If you have chlamydia, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care …
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… (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in their … you must inherit the gene from each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in …
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… checks for antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondii parasite . Your body's natural defence system ( immune system ) will … woman becomes infected and passes it on to her growing baby (fetus), it can cause blindness and brain damage in the … if your growing baby is infected, the test can be done on a sample of the fluid that is around your baby ( amniotic …
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… pregnancy. Testing is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue samples. If a first screening test shows signs of syphilis, … another test is done to confirm a syphilis infection. Your doctor may choose from many tests to screen for and … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care …
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… causes gonorrhea . Testing is done on body fluid or urine samples. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection . … for at least 3 days after you finish treatment. footnote 1 Your sex partner or partners must also be treated for … back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and …
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… may be done. These tests look for possible problems with your baby. The tests may be called first-trimester screening, … in the first trimester of pregnancy can be done using a sample of your blood and using ultrasound to measure the …
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… get a blood transfusion, the transfused blood must match your type. That means the transfused blood must have the … a pregnant woman with Rh-negative blood is pregnant with a baby (fetus) with Rh-positive blood, Rh sensitization may … indirect Coombs test. The direct Coombs test is done on a sample of red blood cells from the body. It detects …
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… phosphate test measures the amount of phosphate in a blood sample. Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains … (PTH) regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood. When the phosphorus level is measured, a vitamin … stick A heel stick is used to get a blood sample from a baby. The baby's heel is poked, and several drops of blood …
