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… Bacterial Vaginosis Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … include: Wet mount. A sample of vaginal discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells , and unusual cells … bacterial vaginosis. Whiff test. A sample of discharge is checked to see if a strong fishy odour is created when a …
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… Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … examination. Your doctor may use the results to prevent, check on, or diagnose a medical condition. The results help your doctor check your risk of heart attack and stroke. Follow your …
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… The first stage of labour - early phase Last updated August 13, 2013 The first stage of labour begins with contractions that continue … 10 to 20 minutes, or you may not even be aware of them at first. Early first stage labour signs Cervix softens and …
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… Antigen Tests for Giardiasis On this page: Overview Why It Is Done … and symptoms suggest giardiasis . This test may be done to check if the person has been cured after treatment. An … and symptoms suggest giardiasis . This test may be done to check if the person has been cured after treatment. An …
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First stage of labour - transition phase Last updated August … and a strong urge to push with contractions. Transition first stage labour signs Image Cervix almost fully dilated … delivery Contractions during pregnancy: what to expect … First stage of labour - transition phase …
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First stage of labour - active phase Last updated August 11, 2013 During the active phase of first-stage labour you may feel serious, quiet and … likely find yourself in need of calm, quiet support. Active first stage labour signs Contractions may be moderate in …
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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 diagnosis … . … Overview Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the diagnosis …
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… IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered … history and physical exam will show that food allergy tests are not needed. 2. Testing suspected foods. Testing … allergist gathers and analyses all the information from the first two steps. This step is very important because a …
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Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Related … around the lungs. Fluid obtained during the test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed … around the lungs. Fluid obtained during the test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed …
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… Antithyroid Antibody Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … likely to get worse. Thyroid stimulating antibody: This can check for Graves' disease. It also can help a doctor find … likely to get worse. Thyroid stimulating antibody: This can check for Graves' disease. It also can help a doctor find …