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	Common Medical Tests: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Tests are performed for a variety of reasons, including screening, diagnosing a disease, evaluating the severity of a disease so that treatment can be planned, and monitoring the response to treatment.
		A blood test may reveal that a person has too few red blood cells (anemia), and then the same test may be repeated after treatment to check that the number of red blood cells has returned to normal.
		Medical tests generally fall into one of six categories: analysis of body fluids, imaging tests, endoscopy, measurement of body functions, biopsy, and analysis of genetic material in cells.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/appendixes/ap2/ap2a.html (813 words)

	Costa Rica Travel Planning Now Includes a Healthy Option: Medical Tests
		Medical tests are increasingly being included as part of the typical Costa Rica vacation package.
		The importance of a medical checkup lies on its prevention qualities; it is a tool that enables you to make sure you are as healthy as you feel.
		Medical checkup packages currently offered by the Clinica Biblica Hospital include parking (or shuttle bus for those staying at a hotel), breakfast and a nurse who provides support to the patient throughout the whole process.
	www.prweb.com /releases/medical_tests/colonoscopy/prweb534332.htm (766 words)

	Medical Tests Information on Healthline
		This means that the health care professional must describe the test or procedure that he or she is suggesting the patient undergo, explain the risks posed by the test itself, outline what information the test will yield, and what benefits are expected from the test results.
		Among those available are tests to monitor cholesterol; to screen for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS; to monitor blood presure; to monitor ovulation; and to detect hidden fecal blood (a possible indicator of rectal or colon disease).
		Medical tests that can be performed at home afford the patient control over and understanding of the functioning of his or her body.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/medical-tests (836 words)

	HON: Hepatitis B V4.1 - Medical Tests and Procedures
		The term "liver function tests" and its abbreviated form "LFT's" is a commonly used term that is applied to a variety of blood tests that assess the general state of the liver and biliary system.
		The purpose of this blood test is to detect a recent myocardial infarction (heart attack); to aid detection and differential diagnosis of acute hepatic disease and to monitor patient progress and prognosis in cardiac and hepatic diseases.
		This test tests for the presence of hepatitis B DNA, it is highly sensitive and gives a positive or negative result and is generally only used for research purposes.
	www.hon.ch /Library/Theme/HepB/tests.html (2749 words)

	Orthospine.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is thus evident that medical tests are crucial in establishing the proper diagnosis in a patient suffering from a spinal condition and in directing effective medical care.
		This test involves injecting a chemical substance referred to as 'contrast' or dye into the dural sac (the fine tissue that encases the spinal cord ane nerves) and obtaining either X-Rays or a Cat Scan to outline the dimensions of the canal and contour of the individual nerves.
		Common reasons to obtain such a test include: evaluating spinal stenosis and nerve compression due to bony encroachment on the spinal canal and foramen, evaluating spinal fractures, assessing congenital abnormalities in the vertebrae, evaluating the healing of a spinal fusion.
	www.orthospine.com /medical_tests/medical_tests.html (1728 words)

	Medical Tests \| Lab Tests
		It is usually blood tests that have to be taken where you get results which are expressed in numbers that signify the exact quantity of the entity that was measured.
		With a medical test measuring the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood stream, the doctor will be able to find out if the obesity in the patient is due to hormones or a bad lifestyle.
		In the case of BUN measurement, the readings for this test is obtained from 100 healthy individuals and then added to be divided by 100 to get the average and normal range for BUN test.
	www.online-family-doctor.com /medical-tests (578 words)

	CIGNA - Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tell your child as much or as little about the test that he or she is old enough to understand.
		At the time of the test or exam, your child may not want to cooperate with the doctor, and you may need to hold your child still so the test can be performed.
		Explain that the test will last as long as it takes your child to do a task at home, such as brushing his or her teeth or singing a favorite song.
	www.cigna.com /healthinfo/tw9822.html (1351 words)

	Medical Tests Home Page
		A test can be created to either focus on diagnosing a particular disease or to find out the underlying cause of an illness from the results of a test.
		Medical tests are of different kinds - ranging from a simple pH test of urine to a CT scan.
		Medical tests can be classified as invasive, minimally invasive and non-invasive depending on the technique employed.
	www.health-care-information.org /medical-tests/index.htm (773 words)

	Medical Management
		Medical monitoring, or screening, is a process in which a physician or licensed health care professional periodically examines a worker's health by collecting health information from the worker and perhaps conducting a physical examination or appropriate medical tests.
		Medical management is the process in which employers, in conjunction with the physician, use medical information to help reduce health risks in the workplace.
		Medical surveillance is the systematic review of employee medical monitoring information to detect unrecognized patterns of adverse health effects that are related to employment.
	www.aware-services.com /orc/medical.htm (963 words)

	Medical Exams
		Disqualify only those applicants whose medical exams show that they cannot, as determined by a medical professional, perform the essential functions of the jobs that they are seeking or that they are a direct threat to health and safety, even after reasonable accommodation.
		If you do require medical tests and document them, be warned that medical records should not be kept with other documentation that might be kept in a personnel file.
		Complete records of all medical examinations required by law must generally be retained for the duration of employment plus 30 years, according to the occupational safety laws.
	www.uschamber.com /sb/business/P05/P05_1105.asp (837 words)

	TestiCare
		Maternity test is similar to a Paternity Test, but determines the probability that a woman is the biological mother of a child.
		A paternity test is conducted to prove paternity, that is, whether a man is the biological father of another individual.
		ABO group is determined by testing the RBCs with anti-A and anti-B reagents and by testing the serum with A1 and B RBCs.
	www.virtualsolutions.dk /testicare.htm (2369 words)

	Dykes Library - Online Medical Reference System (OMRS), Medical Procedures, Laboratory Tests, and Reference Values
		Information about a medical procedure may also be found in books about the disease or injury for which it is necessary.
		This book is organized into five major sections that include tests ranging from routine procedures, such as CBC and urinalysis, to complex tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging.
		Information given about each test includes: why it is useful and indications for using it, how it is performed, how it is likely to affect the patient, and what the test results indicate.
	library.kumc.edu /omrs/diseases/medtests.html (1487 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Tests and Exams
		The information provided herein is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions.
		The information should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
		A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
	www.healthopedia.com /tests.html (182 words)

	Medical Tests \| Diagnostic Medical Tests, medical test terminology
		The purpose of performing a test on a patient is to reduce uncertainty about the patient's diagnosis or prognosis and to aid the clinician in making management decisions.
		Although diagnostic tests are commonly thought of as laboratory tests (e.g., measurement of serum amylase level) or procedures (e.g., colonoscopy or bronchoscopy), any technology that changes our understanding of the patient's problem qualifies as a diagnostic test.
		In clinical medicine, it is common to reduce the results of a test to a dichotomous outcome, such as positive or negative, normal or abnormal.
	www.total-health-care.com /medical-tests/medical-test.htm (701 words)

	A Directory of Medical Tests
		Liver function tests check to see how the liver is working and look for any sort of liver damage or inflammation.
		These tests are done soon after a child is born to detect conditions that often can't be found before delivery, like sickle cell anemia or cystic fibrosis.
		Doctors order urine tests to make sure that the kidneys are functioning properly or when they suspect an infection in the kidneys or bladder.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/general/sick/labtest2.html (2135 words)

	Medical tests
		If you are required to have a medical examination, the RTA will send you a letter approximately eight weeks before you are due for a medical examination.
		On the back of the letter is a medical report form to be completed by your doctor, indicating whether you are medically fit to drive.
		If your doctor considers you medically unfit to drive or wants to refer your case to a second doctor, he or she will send the medical report directly to the RTA.
	www.rta.nsw.gov.au /licensing/renewingalicence/medical_tests.html (596 words)

	Medical Procedures and Medical Tests from MedicineNet - Index of information produced by doctors
		A blood test that is used to detect autoimmune diseases.
		Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
		Blood tests used to determine the adequacy of the levels of thyroid hormones.
	www.medicinenet.com /procedures_and_tests/article.htm (670 words)

	NWS Lightning Safety Medical Information
		Occasionally, those who do not have access to medical care or who do not understand what is happening may resort to alcohol and other drugs, particularly those who have previously used these options.
		Anatomic tests such as a CT scan and MRI are usually normal.
		These tests are administered by a neuropsychologist, not by a psychiatrist.
	www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov /medical.htm (1231 words)

	TestiCare - Medical Diagnostic Tests
		TestiCares medical tests are all a simple physical examination test which requires little or none medical knowledge.
		A Kentucky judge subjected shaken-baby to a "Daubert" test _ a kind of mini-trial to determine the validity and admissibility of certain evidence.
		The national certifying body and professional society for medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants, CSMLS executive director Kurt Davis said theres a direct link between a patients proper preparation for a lab test and the likelihood of receiving accurate and speedy diagnosis of the illness.
	www.testicare.com /default.asp (1382 words)

	Quick Tips--When Getting Medical Tests
		One study found that anywhere from 10 percent to 30 percent of Pap smear test results that were called "normal" were not.
		For tests your doctor sends to a lab, ask which lab he or she uses, and why.
		If you and your doctor think the test results may not be right, have the test done again.
	www.ahrq.gov /consumer/quicktips/tiptests.htm (449 words)

	Six must-have medical tests for women - Today Take Charge - MSNBC.com
		Tanya Benenson, an internist and the associate medical director NBC Universal New York City, was invited on “Today” to help you sort through all the conflicting information about what you need to do — when you need to do it.
		Pap test: Have a Pap smear every one to three years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21.
		Diabetes tests: Have a blood sugar test to screen for diabetes if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a history of the disease in your family.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/13600726 (572 words)

	RECOMMENDED: Medical Tests PREGNANCY QUESTIONS
		There are a number of tests you may take throughout your pregnancy to ensure that all is well for you and your baby. The tests you take will depend on your age and your pregnancy history.
		Tests for things like cystic fibrosis are only performed if you have a family history of the disease.
		Other tests, like chorionic villus screening and amniocentesis are more commonly offered to pregnant women over the age of 35.
	www.pregnancy-info.net /medical_tests.html (320 words)

	Maintain Your Medical Records
		If medical care were as simple as it used to be (or seemed), when most people had one family doctor for many years, the answer would be straightforward: The doctor’s in charge.
		Another reason to play an active role in tracking your medical history is the frequent and often unexpected changes in health care providers that you are likely to encounter for various reasons.
		You will have documentation of blood test results and other medical tests that can be used for baseline reference or monitoring of a condition over time.
	pubs.acs.org /hotartcl/tcaw/99/aug/medical.html (1932 words)

	Guide to Diagnostic Tests from Harvard Health
		Testing for vaginitis (yeast infections, trichomonas, and gardnerella)
		Medical Tests: A Practical Guide to Common Tests provides you with information about common screening and diagnostic medical tests so that you can breathe easier.
		You’ll learn why the test is needed, how to prepare for it, what happens during the test, and so much more.
	www.health.harvard.edu /diagnostic-tests (284 words)

	Medical Test Questions Answered at CPMC
		Medical tests provide valuable information for you and your doctor.
		This test requires a nurse or specially trained technician to insert a needle in your vein to withdraw a blood sample, which is then sent to the laboratory for specific testing.
		More medical tests and procedures information can be obtained by visiting Patients' Frequently Asked Questions, an online resource center at California Pacific Medical Center.
	www.cpmc.org /learning/medical-tests-m.html (307 words)

	Pre-Marriage Medical Tests Ridiculous
		Medical centers and hospitals ask couples, who have been shown to be medically incompatible, to sign a pledge.
		They undergo medical examinations and the results show that both are not really compatible for marriage and that the children they may have could suffer from some sort of illness.
		The entire medical system needs to oblige people to accept decisions whether they like them or not and whether they understand their pros and cons or not.
	arabnews.com /?page=13§ion=0&article=85638&d=28&m=7&y=2006 (609 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Medications are a significant contributing factor to falls in older adults.
		Medications that have been shown to increase the risk of falls include sleeping pills, blood pressure medication, diuretics (water tablets) and antidepressants.
		Medical tests are needed only if your history and physical examination do not reveal the cause of your fall or if they point to a particular abnormality that requires more-detailed evaluation.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/22030/23724/353819.html?d=dmtContent (1696 words)

	Quick Facts Center - Health
		An exam cannot be performed on anyone with a pacemaker, certain cardiac valves, aneurysm clips, certain types of inner ear implants or anyone that has metal fragments in their body.
		They are both now screening tests, one for the heart and the other for the lungs.
		It is a very simple test; you do not even have to get undressed unless you have metal zippers or fastenings near the hip or lower back area.
	www.mainetoday.com /quickfacts/health-medicaltests.shtml (2269 words)

	Bridgeport Hospital - Medical Tests -
		Information on medical tests, including how to prepare, what to expect, and what the results mean.
		The Medical Tests database is designed to help you have a basic understanding of more than 200 common medical tests and procedures, to keep you better informed about your health and your care and enhance communications with your current physician.
		Whether searching for information about a simple blood pressure test or a more complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test, this section will provide you with the facts you need, including a description, reasons why the test is performed, preparation, associated risks, side effects and ways to understand the results.
	www.bridgeporthospital.org /HealthWellness/MedicalTests.asp (224 words)

	Medical Tests Made Easy (Kidney Beginnings)
		Patients with kidney disease need to understand the meaning of the many tests that are performed to measure kidney function, to assess the complications of kidney disease and to determine the response to treatment.
		This article addresses some of the tests that are most commonly performed on patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), explaining the rationale for the tests and the implications if the tests falls outside a normal or target range.
		These include x-rays and other imaging studies of the kidneys to evaluate for structural abnormalities of the urinary tract, abnormal blood flow to the kidneys and kidney function, and evaluation of blood vessels including venous mapping and angiography that may be performed as part of your preparation for hemodialysis vascular access placement.
	www.aakp.org /aakp-library/Medical-Tests (2665 words)

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