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D-Xylose Absorption Test

… 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything except water for 4 … 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything except water for …

Bone Density

… mass as we age. Bones naturally become thinner as you grow older. This is because existing bone tissue is broken down … other. DXA can measure as little as 2% of bone loss per year. It is fast and uses very low doses of radiation. … bone density compared to the average score of a healthy 30-year-old. (This is called the young adult reference range). …

Lung Cancer Screening Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan

… low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan of your chest once a year. A special scanner called a spiral CT makes circular … Canadian experts recommend lung cancer screening every year up to three years in a row if: footnote 1 You are 55 to 74 years old. And you have a smoking history of at least 30 pack …

Abdominal Ultrasound

… Spleen . This organ helps fight infection. It also filters old red blood cells. The spleen sits to the left of the … and pancreas checked, you may need to eat a fat-free meal on the evening before the test. Then you may need to … and pancreas checked, you may need to eat a fat-free meal on the evening before the test. Then you may need to …

Stress Echocardiogram

… blood vessels. How to Prepare Do not smoke or eat a heavy meal before this test. Wear flat, comfortable shoes (no … heart. You will be asked to do several things, such as hold very still, breathe in and out very slowly, hold your … blood vessels. How to Prepare Do not smoke or eat a heavy meal before this test. Wear flat, comfortable shoes (no …

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 … on screening for breast cancer in women aged 40–74 years who are not at increased risk for breast cancer. CMAJ … on screening for breast cancer in women aged 40–74 years who are not at increased risk for breast cancer. CMAJ …

Home Blood Sugar Test

… from diabetes. How much insulin to take before each meal. If you take rapid-acting or short-acting insulin before meals, the blood sugar test results can help you determine … needles called lancets for pricking your skin. A pen-sized holder for the lancet (lancet device). It positions the …

Aldosterone in Blood Test

… and vegetables, olives, bouillon, soy sauce, and salty snacks like potato chips or pretzels. A low-salt diet can … and vegetables, olives, bouillon, soy sauce, and salty snacks like potato chips or pretzels. A low-salt diet can …

Aldosterone in Urine Test

Blood Glucose Test

… blood sugar exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This test is most often done at home when you have … can see if you are taking the right amount of insulin with meals. The hemoglobin A1c test and the oral glucose … blood sugar exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This test is most often done at home when you have …