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… Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … the diagnosis of an underactive thyroid gland in a newborn (congenital hypothyroidism). How To Prepare In … the diagnosis of an underactive thyroid gland in a newborn (congenital hypothyroidism). How To Prepare In …
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… Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test of the Cervix On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How … It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to …
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… Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … can be done on its own or as the second test in a two-part screening for pregnant women. Why It Is Done An OGTT may be … can be done on its own or as the second test in a two-part screening for pregnant women. Why It Is Done An OGTT may be …
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… Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About … are carefully protected. Learn more Genetic Testing and Screening Citations Chernecky CC, Berger BJ … are carefully protected. Learn more Genetic Testing and Screening Citations Chernecky CC, Berger BJ …
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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 … have a variety of tests and check-ups. Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional): … you’re unsure about the date of your last period) Glucose screening (24–26 weeks): Tests for gestational diabetes, …
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… Check-ups and tests in the third trimester Last updated August 9, 2013 Now … be given to women who are Rh-negative Group B Streptococcus screening (35–37 weeks): Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a … it can be serious. So all pregnant women should be offered screening between 35 and 37 weeks A swab for GBS is taken …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview You can buy a home urinary tract infection …
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… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood …
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… Rapid Strep Test for Strep Throat On this page: Overview Why It Is Done … Prepare How It Is Done Results Overview For a rapid strep test, the throat and tonsils are swabbed to collect bacteria from the infected area for testing. The bacteria are analyzed to see whether Group A …
