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… Challenge Tests for Asthma On this page: Overview … Overview Exercise challenge and inhalation challenge tests are sometimes used to diagnose asthma and workplace asthma (occupational asthma). Exercise challenge test In an exercise challenge test, spirometry is done …
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… Antigen Tests for Giardiasis On this page: Overview Why It Is Done … Results Overview For a giardia antigen test, a stool sample or fluid from the upper part of the intestines (duodenal fluid) is tested in the lab for the …
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… Antibody Tests for Lupus On this page: Overview Overview Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the …
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… Home Blood Sugar Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … at home is often called home blood sugar monitoring or self-monitoring. If you use insulin rarely or don't use it … at home is often called home blood sugar monitoring or self-monitoring. If you use insulin rarely or don't use it …
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… Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Test Overview A stool test is one of many tests used to look …
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… Nuchal Translucency Screening Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How … How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The nuchal (say "NEW-kuhl") translucency …
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… Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a …
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… Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test measures …
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… Hemochromatosis Gene (HFE) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is a blood …
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… Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The overnight dexamethasone suppression test