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Ammonia Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The ammonia test measures the level of ammonia in a blood sample. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare for…
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Amylase Blood Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It is made in the pancreas and the glands that make saliva. When the pancreas is diseased…
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Amylase urine Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
This is a test that measures the amount of amylase in urine. Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It is produced mainly in the…
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An abdominal Tap – Uses, Indications, Procedure, Result
An abdominal tap is used to remove fluid from the area between the belly wall and the spine. This space is called the abdominal…
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Angina Pectoris; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Angina pectoris (Latin for squeezing of the chest) - is chest pain, discomfort, or tightness that occurs when an area of the heart muscle…
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Ankle Sprain; Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Ankle sprain also known as a twisted ankle or rolled ankle, is a common injury where sprain occurs on one or more ligaments of the ankle. A sprained ankle is an injury…
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Anoscopy – Indications, Procedure, Results
Anoscopy is a method to look at the: Anus Anal canal Lower rectum How the Test is Performed The procedure is usually done in…
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Anoscopy – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anal fissures - anoscopy; Anal polyps - anoscopy; Foreign object in the anus - anoscopy; Hemorrhoids - anoscopy; Anal warts - anoscopy Anoscopy is…
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Anthrax Blood Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anthrax serology test; Antibody test for anthrax; Serologic test for B anthracis The anthrax blood test looks for antibodies against Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that cause…
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Anti-DNase B blood Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Anti-DNase B is a blood test to look for antibodies to a substance produced by Group A Streptococcus. This is the bacteria that causes strep throat. When…
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Anti-Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody – Indications, Procedures
APCA; Anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Atrophic gastritis - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Gastric ulcer - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Pernicious anemia - anti-gastric parietal…
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Anti-glomerular basement membrane blood test
The glomerular basement membrane is the part of the kidney that helps filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies…
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Anti-insulin antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Results
The anti-insulin antibody test checks to see if your body has produced antibodies against insulin. Antibodies are proteins the body produces to protect itself when it…
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Anti-P Antibody Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anti-P antibody; Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria - Donath-Landsteiner The Donath-Landsteiner test is a blood test to detect harmful antibodies related to a rare disorder called paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria .…
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Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody – Indications, Procedure, Result
Anti-smooth muscle antibody is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against smooth muscle. The antibody is useful in making a diagnosis of autoimmune…
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Antibiotic Sensitivity Analysis – Indications, Procedures, Results
Antibiotic sensitivity testing; Antimicrobial susceptibility testing Sensitivity analysis determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against microorganisms (germs) such as bacteria that have been isolated from…
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Antibody titer blood test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Antibody titer is a laboratory test that measures the level of antibodies in a blood sample. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare…
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Antibody Titer Blood Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
Titer - antibodies; Serum antibodies Antibody titer is a laboratory test that measures the level of antibodies in a blood sample. The antibody titer…
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Anticoagulant-Prothrombin Time – Indications, Procedures, Results
Anticoagulant-prothrombin time; Clotting time: protime; INR; International normalized ratio Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the…
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Antidiuretic hormone blood test – Indications, Procedure, Result
Antidiuretic blood test measures the level of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed . How to Prepare…
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Antimitochondrial Antibody Test – Indications, Procedure, Results
Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are substances ( antibodies ) that form against mitochondria. The mitochondria are an important part of cells. They are the energy source inside…
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Antiparietal cell antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Result
An anti parietal cell antibody test is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach. The parietal cells make…
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Antiparietal cell antibody test – Indications, Procedure, Results
An antiparietal cell antibody test is a blood test that looks for antibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach. The parietal cells make and release…
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Antiparietal Cell Antibody Test – Indications, Procedures, Results
APCA; Anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Atrophic gastritis - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Gastric ulcer - anti-gastric parietal cell antibody; Pernicious anemia - anti-gastric parietal…
