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… are done to find out if cancer has returned (carcinoembryonic antigen test, or CEA) or to find the cause of symptoms such as …
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… Breast Exam Breast Self-Examination Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Test Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test Colonoscopy Colposcopy Digital …
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… Peritonitis Cirrhosis Complications: Variceal Bleeding Cirrhosis: Beta-Blockers for … Phosphatase Test Ammonia Test Amylase Test Antigen Tests for Giardiasis Aspartate … Enema Bilirubin Test Bowel Transit Time Test Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test Celiac …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … What is a PSA test? The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that … stories about having a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to screen for prostate …
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… COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and … Control: COVID-19 illness in children . Rapid antigen tests Use a rapid antigen test at home to find out if you have …
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… Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Have the DXA test to find out whether you need treatment for osteoporosis. Don't have the test. Key points to remember It's important to …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a screening test. If you already have symptoms of an …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your … an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, …
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… themselves have the changed gene. A blood test can show whether you have the changed … counselling if you are thinking of having the test. Medical geneticists and genetic … are experts who can explain what the test means, tell you the benefits and risks of …
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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …
