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… and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids are found in your blood and are stored in … Your doctor uses your cholesterol levels plus other things to calculate your risk. These include: Your blood … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… gastrointestinal (or GI) endoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small … that may be causing anemia . Remove foreign objects that have been swallowed or food that is stuck. Treat a narrow …
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… challenge test, spirometry is done before and after you exercise on a treadmill or an exercise bicycle. Spirometry measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise … effect exercise has on airflow. Most people with asthma have some decreased airflow during or after exercise. But …
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… The sedimentation rate (sed rate) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle in a test tube … is working. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you …
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… Test Overview Body temperature is a measure of how well your body can make and get rid of heat. The body is very … fever. Check for a very low body temperature in people who have been exposed to cold. Check for a very high body … A non-contact infrared thermometer can display a reading quickly and reduce the risk of spreading disease. But many …
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… spirometer to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you may have on a day-to-day basis. A peak flow meter allows you to … flow (PEF) to measure the amount of air you can inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to see how well asthma is …
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… or EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. … electricity. The electrodes collect information about your heart's electrical activity. Your doctor can tell what kind of heart rhythm problems you have and where those problems are. Sometimes the problem can …
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… the mouth and gently moved down the throat. It goes through your esophagus , stomach, and duodenum until it reaches the … certain problems found during the test. In some cases, your doctor can insert small tools through the scope to: … you are allergic to any dyes, including iodine. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine …
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… Information Test Overview A genetic test checks the DNA of your cells. It can find changes in your genes or chromosomes … of your genetics from each birth parent. Genes determine things like your blood type, hair colour, and eye colour. … may be used. A blood sample from a vein may involve a quick sting or pinch from the needle. A saliva sample can be …
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… time tests, no matter the testing method. It lets your doctor understand results in the same way even when … Check the effects of warfarin (Coumadin). You will have the test regularly to make sure you are taking the … to see if the body is using up its clotting factors so quickly that the blood can't clot and bleeding does not …
