Diagnostic Tests
Information on the various types of diagnostic and laboratory tests. Its meaning and how to read medical results.
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Complete blood count (CBC) Test: How to interpret the results A complete blood count is a blood test that evaluates the cells that are a part of blood, such as leukocytes, known as white blood cells, red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, and...
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Basophils: What can high or low levels indicate
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Anti HBs Test: What is it and how to interpret the results
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Alkaline phosphatase: What high or low levels can indicate
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MCH Blood Test: What can high or low levels indicate
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What can high or low levels of RDW indicate in a blood test
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How is tuberculosis tested and results
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What is an ALT Alanine Aminotransferase test and how to interpret the results
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Glucose tolerance test (GTT): How to interpret the results
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CPK test: purpose and what high or low levels indicate
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Fasting Blood Glucose: Reference range and How to Prepare for the Test
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Pregnancy Test: Differences Between a Pharmacy Test and Blood Test
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Main causes for foamy urine and how to treat it
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Leukogram: Learn how to interpret the test result
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What is curettage and how is the procedure done
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Testosterone: What can low levels indicate and how to increase
All about Diagnostic Tests
- Pregnancy Test: Differences Between a Pharmacy Test and Blood Test A pharmacy pregnancy test can be done as soon as your period is late 1 day, and the blood test to see if you are pregnant can be done 12 days after your fertile period, even before your period is... Updated in 02/12/2019
- Leukogram: Learn how to interpret the test result A white blood cell is a part of a blood test that consists of evaluating white blood cells, also called white blood cells, which are the cells responsible for the body\'s defense. Updated in 29/11/2019
- Testosterone: What can low levels indicate and how to increase Testosterone is the main male hormone, being responsible for characteristics such as beard growth, voice thickening and muscle mass increase, besides stimulating sperm production, being... Updated in 28/11/2019
- What can high or low levels of RDW indicate in a blood test RDW is an acronym for Red Cell Distribution Width, which evaluates the variation in size between the red blood cells, that are called anisocytosis. Updated in 27/11/2019
- Complete blood count (CBC) Test: How to interpret the results A complete blood count is a blood test that evaluates the cells that are a part of blood, such as leukocytes, known as white blood cells, red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, and... Updated in 26/11/2019
- Basophils: What can high or low levels indicate Basophils are important cells for the immune system and are usually enlarged in cases of allergy or prolonged inflammation such as asthma, rhinitis or urticaria for example. Updated in 26/11/2019
- Hemoglobin in urine: what can it indicate and how to treat it Hemoglobin in the urine, scientifically called hemoglobinuria, occurs when red blood cells destroy themselves and are eliminated through the urine, giving urine a reddish and transparent color. Updated in 26/11/2019
- Nitrite in urine: What it indicates and how the test is done A positive nitrite result indicates that bacteria capable of converting nitrate into nitrite were identified in the urine, indicating an urinary tract infection that should be treated... Updated in 26/11/2019
- What is an ALT Alanine Aminotransferase test and how to interpret the results The alanine aminotransferase exam, also known as ALT or TGP, is a blood test that can help to identify liver damage and possible diseases due to the elevated presence of the enzyme... Updated in 25/11/2019
- Main causes for foamy urine and how to treat it Foamy urine is usually not a sign of health problems, and normally happens due to accumulated pee, which is a result of not going to the toilet when you feel the urge or when you urinate too hard. Updated in 22/11/2019