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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a list of …
Medical tests
… Evoked Potential Test On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview An evoked potential test measures the time it takes for nerves to respond to … measured. Nerves from different areas of the body may be tested. Types of responses are: Visual evoked response or …
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… Body Fat Testing On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Results Test Overview Body fat testing checks how much body fat you …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … Activity before low blood sugar: Kind and amount of glucose or sucrose tablets or solution or other quick-sugar …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as … sugar when you eat? The bloodstream carries blood sugar (glucose) to provide energy to cells throughout the body. The …
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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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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a medicine to prevent blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. It … keep the body from being able to use clopidogrel to prevent blood clots. If a person with these genetic changes takes …
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… Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia On this page: Overview Related … and physical examination, your doctor may do: A complete blood count (CBC). An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) … Thyroid problems can cause fatigue and muscle soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your …
