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First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects

… test result. A false-positive result can cause stress and lead to testing you don't need (such as chorionic villus … test result. A false-positive result can cause stress and lead to testing you don't need (such as chorionic villus …

Lung Cancer Screening Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan

… cancer. This is called a false-positive result . This leads to more tests to make sure you don't have cancer. Some … cancer. This is called a false-positive result . This leads to more tests to make sure you don't have cancer. Some …

Voiding Cystourethrogram

… doesn't cause problems. Once in a while, this test may lead to a urinary tract infection. If the contrast material … doesn't cause problems. Once in a while, this test may lead to a urinary tract infection. If the contrast material …

Testosterone Test

… a child (infertility). A low amount of testosterone can lead to low sperm counts. Check a man's sexual problems. … a child (infertility). A low amount of testosterone can lead to low sperm counts. Check a man's sexual problems. …

Coombs Test

… the bloodstream and could bind to certain red blood cells, leading to problems if blood mixing occurs. Why It Is Done … the bloodstream and could bind to certain red blood cells, leading to problems if blood mixing occurs. Why It Is Done …

Electronystagmography ENG

… used in the caloric test can get into the middle ear and lead to infection. The caloric test can be done with air … used in the caloric test can get into the middle ear and lead to infection. The caloric test can be done with air …

Pelvic Examination

… caused a problem. This is called overdiagnosis. It could lead to tests or treatment you don't need. Results Some test … caused a problem. This is called overdiagnosis. It could lead to tests or treatment you don't need. Results Some test …

Neuropsychological Tests

Computed Tomography CT Scan of the Head and Face

… or face are broken (fractured) or look abnormal. Nerves leading to or from the brain are damaged or pinched. A … or face are broken (fractured) or look abnormal. Nerves leading to or from the brain are damaged or pinched. A …

Intravenous Pyelogram IVP

… urine. The urine then flows into the tubes (ureters) that lead to the bladder. X-ray pictures are taken several … urine. The urine then flows into the tubes (ureters) that lead to the bladder. X-ray pictures are taken several …