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… Overview Lab test results usually contain some type of unit … per millilitre (U/mL) . Related Information Understanding Lab Test Results Credits Current …
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Overview Laboratory (lab) tests give your doctor information about your health. While these tests help give a clear idea of what's happening in your body, they may be confusing to you. What do the …
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… include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of … may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A … Gamma Release Assay (IGRAs) reactive (TB blood test) Previous TB disease or TB …
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… can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or … such as polymyalgia rheumatica . Thyroid hormone tests to check for low or high thyroid …
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… have been needed. And they can have serious side effects, such as urinary, bowel, and erection problems. Many prostate cancers grow slowly. … prostate cancer advances enough to cause any problems. With faster-growing prostate …
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… BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit … BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit …
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… always mean that you have MS. Abnormalities show up on scans from many illnesses other than … the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview An MRI … always mean that you have MS. Abnormalities show up on scans from many illnesses other than …
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Topic Overview What is an abnormal Pap test? A Pap test, or Pap smear, is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is abnormal, it means it found some cells on your cervix …
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Overview Pulse and blood pressure measurements taken in different areas of the body help diagnose peripheral arterial disease . Pulse In the legs, doctors will commonly feel for pulses in the femoral …
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… Smoking. Not getting enough weight-bearing exercise, such as running, walking, or lifting … smoking and getting more weight-bearing exercise. If the test is not available in your … have a problem getting enough calcium. I exercise, and I don't smoke or drink. Really, …
