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Healthy eating
… Food allergy testing Last updated October 1, 2019 Download PDF Document … IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered … skin, the respiratory tract (for breathing), the gastrointestinal system (for digestion) and/or the cardiovascular …
Health topics
… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: … doctor . The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) recommends screening (tests) to detect lazy eye ( amblyopia ), misaligned eyes ( …
Medical tests
… Uric Acid in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The uric acid urine test measures the amount …
Medical tests
… Hepatitis C Viral Load 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 viral load test measures how much hepatitis …
HealthLinkBC files
… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB … test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
Health features
… FAQ about Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary testing Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act Notice of Intention to Apply for a Testing Order Application to Obtain a Testing Order …
HealthLinkBC files
… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important …
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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 …
Health topics
… 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 …
