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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related … diabetes may not cause symptoms, so you need to be tested for it. Some women may have symptoms such as being … vision. How is it diagnosed? The oral glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose the condition. Most women get this …
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… Should I Get an Insulin Pump? . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes Blood Sugar Testing Times Form Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes … Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult …
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… organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and … only way to know if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. A positive HCV antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your …
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… be screened at the first prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, … of the same sex. The PHAC also recommends that you have the test again 3 months after you finish treatment. People who … high-risk sexual behaviours be screened. footnote 3 Yearly testing for syphilis is recommended for men who are sexually …
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… of whether you have missed any pills, take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test results. If you haven't missed any pills, it's unlikely … or more pills and you miss a period , take a home pregnancy test as soon as you can. If the test is positive, stop …
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… A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test measures the blood levels of total protein , albumin , … ), dark yellow urine, and feeling very tired. This blood test also may be done if you have recently been exposed to a …
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… checking your skin, and pressing on your belly. Blood tests to help confirm the diagnosis include: Mono tests (including the rapid mono test and EBV antibody test). It's possible for the rapid …
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… non-regulated source like a creek or lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can … or more. Have well water and other non-regulated water tested by a laboratory to see if it's safe to drink. For … see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never give your baby well water that hasn't been …
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… than usual. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor does a blood test to check your parathyroid hormone (PTH) level. A high … of PTH is the main sign of this condition. A routine blood test showing a high calcium level is often the first sign of … it's important to have regular checkups. Tests can include: Blood tests of your calcium and PTH …
