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… Test (OGTT) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The oral … all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking. You may be told to stop taking certain medicines …
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… Fetal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Fetal … the age of the fetus ( gestational age ). Estimate the risk of a chromosome defect, such as Down syndrome. Check …
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… Paracentesis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Paracentesis … that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it before your procedure. Or your doctor may tell you …
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… Breast Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A breast … you can hear the sound waves from this type of ultrasound. Risks There are no known risks from having this test. …
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… Sputum Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Sputum is a … and cough deeply to get a sample of sputum. The person taking the sample may tap on your chest. This tapping helps …
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… Progesterone 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 … types of cancer. How To Prepare You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that …
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… Rate (Sed Rate) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
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… (EEG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An … your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon to do it. Do …
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… Allergy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Allergy … it hard to see the results of skin testing. Cannot stop taking a medicine, such as an antihistamine or tricyclic …
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… Protein 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 total … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
