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    What should I know before I have an exercise electrocardiogram?
    An exercise EKG is not always accurate. The test results from an exercise EKG are always evaluated...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a hepatitis A antibody level test?
    Hepatitis A can be prevented by vaccination. You also may be able to prevent a hepatitis A...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a hemochromatosis gene screening test?
    The discovery of a genetic disease that is not causing symptoms now should not affect your future...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have an MRI of the spine?
    Sometimes your MRI test results may be different from the results of CT, ultrasound or X-rays...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a sputum cytology?
    There is a chance of false-negative test results with sputum cytology. This means that the test...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a sickle cell solubility test?
    Most states routinely do a sickle cell blood test on all newborns. If you have a family history of...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a lung scan?
    Checking for a blood clot in your leg (deep venous thrombosis) can help your doctor decide if you...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a lung biopsy?
    Before a final diagnosis is made, the results of a lung biopsy will be considered along with your...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a kidney biopsy?
    If you have a kidney biopsy, you should think about the following: A kidney biopsy is done after...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a CD4 count?
    The pattern of CD4+ counts over time is more important than any single CD4+ value. CD4+ counts...  Full Post
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    Why is a chest x-ray used?
    A chest X-ray is done to: Help find the cause of common symptoms such as a cough, shortness of...  Full Post
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    What does a body temperature mean?
    Body temperature is a measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat. When you tell...  Full Post
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    What should I think about if I have a bone mineral density test?
    Experts disagree about which bones are best to use for BMD measurements. Bones in the lower spine...  Full Post
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    Why might I need a gallbladder scan?
    A gallbladder scan is done to: Help determine the cause of pain in the upper right side of the...  Full Post
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    How is a colonoscopy performed?
    Colonoscopy may be done in a doctor's office, clinic or a hospital. The test is usually done by a...  Full Post