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Cardiac Catheterization

… can be life-threatening. They are more likely to occur in older people or in people who have health conditions that … can be life-threatening. They are more likely to occur in older people or in people who have health conditions that …

Genetic Testing and Screening

Electromyogram EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

… velocities. They generally get slower as a person gets older. Abnormal: For an EMG, electrical activity in a muscle … velocities. They generally get slower as a person gets older. Abnormal: For an EMG, electrical activity in a muscle …

D-Xylose Absorption Test

… are collected. Next you will drink a D-xylose solution. For adults, a blood sample is usually taken 2 hours after they … are collected. Next you will drink a D-xylose solution. For adults, a blood sample is usually taken 2 hours after they …

Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

… ( IV ) in your arm to prevent bleeding after the biopsy. Adults usually have a sample of bone marrow fluid taken from … ( IV ) in your arm to prevent bleeding after the biopsy. Adults usually have a sample of bone marrow fluid taken from …

Breast Self-Examination

… can occur at any age, though it is most common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of other … can occur at any age, though it is most common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of other …

Carcinoembryonic Antigen CEA Test

… and it usually is not present in the blood of healthy adults. Why It Is Done The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) … and it usually is not present in the blood of healthy adults. Why It Is Done The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) …

Vitamin D Test

… Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. The vitamin D test … Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. The vitamin D test …

Lead Pb Test

… or 5 micrograms per decilitre (mcg/dL) or higher. Your older child or you have a blood lead level around 0.48 … or 5 micrograms per decilitre (mcg/dL) or higher. Your older child or you have a blood lead level around 0.48 …

Clostridioides Difficile C diff Toxins Test

… growing and releasing toxins. C. diff is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in … growing and releasing toxins. C. diff is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in …