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… clotting problems. Conditions such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome or lupus anticoagulant syndrome develop when … may be caused by conditions such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome or lupus anticoagulant syndrome. These … clotting problems. Conditions such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome or lupus anticoagulant syndrome develop when …
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… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the procedure. During the procedure, you will be seated but leaning forward …
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… your fingers. Keep the large container in the refrigerator during the collection period. Empty your bladder for the … solution. Almost all of the D-xylose is eliminated from the body in the urine within 5 hours. If the intestines can't … solution. Almost all of the D-xylose is eliminated from the body in the urine within 5 hours. If the intestines can't …
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… This is called a positive reaction. Intradermal test. During this test, a small amount of the allergen solution is … (ELISA, EIA). It measures the blood level of a type of antibody (called immunoglobulin E, or IgE) that the body may make in response to certain allergens. IgE levels …
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… tissue ( biopsy ), or guide breast surgery. Watch for changes in the size of a cyst or a non-cancerous lump … unless your breast is tender because of fibrocystic breast changes , an abscess, or another infection. You will not … tissue ( biopsy ), or guide breast surgery. Watch for changes in the size of a cyst or a non-cancerous lump …
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… used. Special lighting lets the doctor see microscopic changes in your eye that are caused by certain conditions. … nerve fibre layer is injured or getting thin. There are changes in the natural colouring of the back of the eye. … used. Special lighting lets the doctor see microscopic changes in your eye that are caused by certain conditions. …
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… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … bandaged. If general anesthesia is used, you will be asleep during the procedure. But the same method will be used. For … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
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… The uroflowmetry test measures the rate of urine flow during urination. Results are usually given in millilitres … The uroflowmetry test measures the rate of urine flow during urination. Results are usually given in millilitres …
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… biopsy.) You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the biopsy. A chest X-ray is usually taken after a … If you are given general anesthetic, you will be asleep during the biopsy. Risks A lung biopsy is generally a safe … you more likely to get a collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ) during the biopsy. Your doctor may need to place a tube in …