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How is a potassium (K) in urine performed?
Urine potassium can be checked in a single urine sample but it is more often measured in a 24-hour... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a lyme disease test?
A Lyme disease test detects antibodies to the Lyme disease bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi in the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a partial thromboplastin time?
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes your blood to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What might affect a cholesterol and triglycerides tests?
Many conditions can affect cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Your doctor will talk with you... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I think about it I have a partial thromboplastin time?
The partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) may be... Full Answer12/31/1969
What do the results of a partial thromboplastin time mean?
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes your blood to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the risks of a having a partial thromboplastin time?
There is very little chance of a problem from having blood sample taken from a vein. You may... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why might I need a partial thromboplastin time?
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is done to: Find a cause of abnormal bleeding or bruising.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do after an electrophysiology study?
It's important to prevent bleeding after the catheter is pulled out. For example, if the catheter... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens during an electrophysiology (EP) study?
A local anesthetic is injected into your skin at the insertion site. This is usually in your groin... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I prepare for a blood glucose test?
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) For a fasting blood sugar test, do not eat or drink anything other than... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I think about if I have a sputum culture?
Organisms (such as bacteria or a fungus) may be identified by using special dyes on the sputum... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is a sputum culture performed?
Usually, the sputum sample is collected early in the morning before you eat or drink anything. In... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a home ear examination?
A home ear examination is a visual inspection of the ear canal and eardrum using an instrument... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens during a colonoscopy?
You may feel the need to have a bowel movement while the scope is in your colon. You may also feel... Full Answer12/31/1969
