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What do the results of a chloride (CL) test mean?

A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most... Full Answer

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What do the results of a ferritin blood test mean?

A ferritin blood test checks the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a protein in the... Full Answer

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What do the results of a catecholamines in urine mean?

A test for catecholamines measures the amount of epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine in the... Full Answer

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What do the results of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) mean?

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in the... Full Answer

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How is an endometrial biopsy performed?

Endometrial biopsy An endometrial biopsy is usually done by a gynecologist, a family medicine... Full Answer

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What should I think about it I take an iron (FE) test?

Taking iron supplements for tiredness can mask an iron problem. Talk to your doctor before taking... Full Answer

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What might affect an iron (FE) test?

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:... Full Answer

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What are chlamydia tests?

Chlamydia tests use a sample of body fluid or urine to see whether chlamydia bacteria ( Chlamydia... Full Answer

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How should I prepare for a sigmoidoscopy (ANOSCOPY, PROCTOSCOPY)?

Anoscopy Usually, no preparation is needed for an anoscopy. Proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy Test... Full Answer

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What do the results of a carbon monoxide (CO) blood test mean?

A carbon monoxide blood test is used to detect poisoning from breathing carbon monoxide (CO), a... Full Answer

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What is a sigmoidoscopy (ANOSCOPY, PROCTOSCOPY)?

Anoscopy, proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy tests allow your doctor to look at the inner lining of... Full Answer

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What if I take a home test for urinary tract infections?

A home test for a urinary tract infection (UTI) should be done under the direction of your... Full Answer

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What is an ambulatory electrocardiogram?

An ambulatory electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while... Full Answer

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Why might I need a cholesterol and triglycerides tests?

Cholesterol and triglyceride testing is done: As part of a routine physical exam to screen for... Full Answer

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What do the results of an adrenocorticotropic hormone mean?

An adrenocorticotropic hormone test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in... Full Answer

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