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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look … 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight … 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. This …
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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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… to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary testing Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act … B or hepatitis C. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may contain and … contain viruses. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may contain and …
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… The Ashkenazi Jewish genetic panel is a test to look for certain rare diseases. These … with this problem cannot feel pain, they sweat a lot, and they have trouble with speech … with this problem cannot feel pain, they sweat a lot, and they have trouble with speech …
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… have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and tiredness or … body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a … have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and tiredness or …
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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 … or bad news? Maybe it's no news, if you had a test and then never heard back about the …