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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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… Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator On this page: Learn to … charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But to control your blood sugar, you have to … O'Brien says. When you're active, your body uses the sugar (glucose) in the food you eat so it doesn't build up in your …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Related … to start and stop screening. You may have one of several tests. People who have an increased risk for colorectal cancer may need to be tested sooner or more often. Colon …
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… Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check … or diabetes medicines, diet, and exercise. Home blood sugar testing will help you see if your blood sugar is within your … want to recheck your sugar level or recalibrate your blood glucose meter. The problem may be with either your blood …
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… Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications On this page: Overview … on whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A1c blood test. This test shows the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It helps your …
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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy On this page: Overview How It Is Done Results Overview Fetal blood sampling (FBS) is the collecting of fetal blood … from the umbilical cord or fetus. The fetal blood is tested for signs of anemia and other blood problems. FBS is …
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… First-Trimester Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Overview At … your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked. Your urine may also be checked for … Options include: First-trimester screening. This includes blood tests and a certain type of ultrasound. These tests …
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… Third-Trimester Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Overview At … visit in the third trimester, you'll be weighed, and your blood pressure and urine will be checked. Your doctor or … these tests. Other tests you may have include tests for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for …
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… Infertility: Setting Limits on Testing On this page: Overview Overview … feel about having invasive testing if your first sperm and blood tests find no infertility cause. What types of … feel about having invasive testing if your first sperm and blood tests find no infertility cause. What types of …
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… Eating Disorders: Malnutrition Tests On this page: Overview Overview As … whether your body is generally healthy. These may include blood or urine tests to check: Electrolyte levels. … whether your body is generally healthy. These may include blood or urine tests to check: Electrolyte levels. …
