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… Overview A folate test measures the amount of folate in the blood. Folate is one of many B vitamins. The body needs folate for normal growth and to make red blood cells (RBC) , white blood cells (WBC) , and platelets . … or using folate, such as a vitamin C deficiency, liver disease, celiac disease , sprue , or Crohn's disease . Low …
Medical tests
… your urine. It also checks your levels of protein, sugar, blood cells, or other substances in your urine. A urine test may … Why It Is Done A urine test may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract …
Medications
… regulations. Uses Ravulizumab is used to treat a certain blood disorder (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). This … causes your body's immune system to destroy red blood cells, which results in anemia. It works by helping block … shortness of breath), and may reduce the need for blood transfusions. This medication may also be used to treat a …
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… written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as …
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… (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) gallbladder disease kidney disease liver … heart problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat) sickle cell anemia Meperidine is usually used only for a short …
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… ischemic attack (TIA) is an event that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced , … MRI . These tests check for damage to the brain and other diseases. Other tests are often done to find the cause of … such as the heart or blood vessels in the neck. Brain cells are affected within seconds of the blockage. This …
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… test measures the level of the hormone gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is produced by cells, called G cells, in the stomach lining. When food … out why a peptic ulcer keeps coming back. Check for certain diseases, such as tumours of the pancreas or small intestine …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what … found. Abnormal: Several tests may be done on the fluid. Cell counts. A high number of white blood cells (WBCs) in …
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… infection. It can damage the liver and lead to serious disease. Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. … (which means you have been exposed), then an HCV RNA blood test is done. This test shows if you're now infected …
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… Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection … immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …
