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purposes only, (ii) may be unreliable for many reasons including subsequent research, findings and test ... results, and (iii) is not intended to be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment nor a

Detailed information on clinical pathology and its variety of laboratory specialties, including ... Pathology Clinical pathology encompasses a variety of laboratory specialties. Listed in the directory

Blood sugar test ... years as long as their results are normal. All adults should be tested for diabetes every 3 years ... results mean? Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, and other ... glucose test;blood glucose test;glucose level;diabetes;prediabetes;diabetes diagnosis;fasting plasma glucose;FPG

children may have learning tests. The provider will check for development problems. There is no ... single test to diagnose FASD.  How is FASD treated? Newborns may need special care in the newborn

benefits and risks of the test. The task force says that PSA test results can lead to treating small ... for any bumps or abnormal areas. What do my test results mean? Test results may vary depending ... Prostate-Specific Antigen;blood test;prostate cancer;PSA

or scratch testing. Skin test results are available right after the testing is done. Blood tests ... allergy. These tests take longer to get results and may cost more than skin testing. Challenge test ... allergy diagnosis;allergy testing;allergy rast test;allergy patch test;allergy scratch test;asthma ... and allergy;skin test for allergy;allergy information;food allergy testing;allergy blood test;P00013

*Colorectal Cancer Stool Tests ... instructions in your kit to make sure you get the correct results. All test kits come with detailed ... instructions. But certain foods and medicines can affect the results of gFOBT tests. So you might see ... fecal occult blood test;FOBT;fecal immunochemical test and FOBT;bcolp3

will explain the test results. Treatment can range from changes in diet to medicines or a hospital ... calcium, connecting the child to early educational services, and scheduling follow-up blood testing

*Pap Test ... than 30, you can likely be tested for cervical cancer every 3 years if your Pap test results are ... test results are abnormal or you are at high risk for cervical cancer, you may need more screenings ... Pap test;p07783

Abnormal test results for AFP and other markers may show a need for more testing. An ultrasound can ... to be checked at a lab. Results of the tests are usually ready in 1 to 2 weeks or less, depending ... alpha-fetoprotein screening;alpha-fetoprotein test;alpha-fetoprotein test benefits;alpha-fetoprotein test risks;p02426

testing of thinking abilities Psychometric testing to check a child’s reasoning skills, reactions to ... different situations, and thinking. It does not test general knowledge. How are communication

may decide to wait for your test results. HIV. You have a very slight risk of getting HIV from a ... results from tests taken in the ER. Your healthcare provider can help you understand the test results

you about the results of the CT scan and let you know if other tests are needed. Next steps ... or procedure The reason your child is having the test or procedure What results to expect and

results of the test and any further testing or treatment that you may need. What we have learned ... Ultrasound imaging is a test that uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of your organs. There ... ultrasound; imaging test; sound waves; abdominal ultrasound; pelvic ultrasound; Doppler ultrasound

Tests During Pregnancy: Nonstress Test ... and wipe off the gel. You'll be told the results of the test.  Test results of the nonstress test ... results to expect and what they mean The risks and benefits of the test or procedure What the ... unborn baby;heart rate;pregnancy;nonstress test;P02478

results are normal, you might not need further treatment or tests. Your healthcare provider can give ... An exercise imaging stress test shows how well blood flows inside your heart and how well your ... heart disease; heart tests; stress tests; treadmill; coronary artery disease; CAD; exercise stress test; echocardiogram; cardiology; cardiovascular

*TB Testing ... tested for TB. Getting your TB test results After the placement of a TB skin test, 2 to 3 ... . In some cases, a second test may be done to confirm the results. If you have a blood test, the ... 83378;tuberculosis testing;TB testing;testing for TB;testing for tuberculosis;TB skin test;mantoux tuberculin skin test

or if you have a reaction to a blood transfusion. What do my test results mean? Test results ... may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, and other things. Your test results may be ... indirect antiglobulin test;indirect coombs test;blood test

told to avoid sex or not to exercise for a certain period of time. Your test results will come ... Amniocentesis is a test that can help answer questions about your baby’s health. But not every ... amniocentesis; pregnancy; prenatal testing; neural tube defects;

test or procedure What results to expect and what they mean The risks and benefits of the test ... procedures to think about When and how will you get the results Who to call after the test or