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    Why do I need a urine potassium measurement?
    A urine test to check potassium levels is done to: Look for the cause of low blood potassium test...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have an electrocardiogram?
    Sometimes your electrocardiogram may look normal even when you have heart disease. For this reason,...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have an electrocardiogram?
    Sometimes your electrocardiogram may look normal even when you have heart disease. For this reason,...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a serum calcium measurement?
    A blood calcium test may be done: To check for problems with the parathyroid glands or kidneys,...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a hemochromatosis gene screening test?
    A hemochromatosis gene screening test is used to find out if a person has an increased chance of...  Full Post
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    What is a hepatitis A antibody level test?
    The hepatitis A antibody level test is a blood test that looks for proteins (antibodies) made by...  Full Post
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    Healthwise answered:
    Why do I need a urine potassium measurement?
    A urine test to check potassium levels is done to: Look for the cause of low blood potassium test...  Full Post
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    What might affect the results of a prothrombin time and INR test?
    Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:...  Full Post
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    What do the results of a prothrombin time and INR test mean?
    Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. Normal The...  Full Post
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    Why do I need a prothrombin time and INR test?
    Prothrombin time (PT) is measured to: Find a cause for abnormal bleeding or bruising. Check to see...  Full Post
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    Healthwise answered:
    What is a prothrombin time and INR test?
    Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. A...  Full Post
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    What are the risks of a hepatitis A antibody level test?
    There is very little chance of a problem from having blood sample taken from a vein for a hepatitis...  Full Post
  • Healthwise
    Healthwise answered:
    What is a hepatitis A antibody level test?
    The hepatitis A antibody level test is a blood test that looks for proteins (antibodies) made by...  Full Post
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    What is a 24 hour urine sodium output?
    A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much...  Full Post
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    Healthwise answered:
    Why do I need a urine potassium measurement?
    A urine test to check potassium levels is done to: Look for the cause of low blood potassium test...  Full Post