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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, …
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… Antigen Tests for Giardiasis On this page: Overview Why It Is Done … Results Overview For a giardia antigen test, a stool sample or fluid from the upper part of the intestines (duodenal fluid) is tested in the lab for the …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see if a certain medicine might work well for them …
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Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have …
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… Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia On this page: Overview Overview There are no specific tests that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or these tests can find …
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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 …
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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview … chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. A genetic test might be used if your doctor thinks that your body is not using clopidogrel properly. This test checks to see if you have genes that let your body use …
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… Developmental Problems: Testing On this page: Overview … The Canadian Pediatrics Society recommends developmental testing for babies and toddlers during routine checkups. … 18 months and 36 months. The doctor will use developmental tests (questionnaires) and then review your child's results. …
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… Self-Test for Anxiety This document is not available for the … document is not available for the consumer audience. … Self-Test for Anxiety …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Be Tested? This document is not available for the consumer … for the consumer audience. … Hepatitis B Should I Be Tested …