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Search Topics We found about 204 results for Blood Tests Uric Acid in Blood Test Prealbumin Blood Test Learning About BloodTests for Children Learn what to expect when your child gets a blood test. Learning About Your Blood Test Learn what to expect when you have a blood test. Phosphate in Blood Test Potassium (K) in Blood Test Discusses blood test to check level of potassium (K) in blood. Includes info on what affects potassium levels in the body such as kidney function, blood pH, and hormones. Explains how and why test is done. Covers what results mean. Renin Blood Test Sodium (Na) in Blood Test Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test Prolactin Blood Test Cortisol in Blood Test Aldosterone in Blood Test Lipase Blood Test Catecholamines in Blood Test Seizure Medicine Levels in Blood Test Thyroid Blood Test: Understanding the Test Learn what a thyroid blood test checks for, why you may need one, and what the results mean. Why Are BloodTests Needed With Some Medicines? Find out which types of medicines require a regular blood test and why. Medicine Blood Level Test Home Blood Pressure Test Blood Alcohol Test Blood Type Test Blood Glucose Test Discusses blood glucose tests used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes. Covers types of tests, including fasting blood sugar, 2-hour postprandial blood sugar, random blood sugar, and oral glucose tolerance. Discusses how to prepare and what results mean. Diabetes: Blood Sugar Tests Learn how to use blood sugar testing to see how food or activity can change your blood sugar. Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies Blood Sugar Testing Times Form Home Blood Sugar Test Discusses test to measure blood sugar (glucose) levels in those who have diabetes. Covers why and how it is done. Looks at what might affect the test. Covers risks. Homocysteine Looks at homocysteine as a test to measure homocysteine in the blood. Covers how test is done and what results mean. Explains what could affect results. High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Explains why you should monitor your blood pressure at home and how to choose a home blood pressure monitor. Includes steps on how to take your blood pressure at home. Covers why and how to keep a blood pressure diary. High Blood Pressure: Make the Most of Home Monitoring Learn how using a home blood pressure monitor can give you better control of your health. Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria Diabetes: Testing Your Blood Sugar Learn the best way to test blood sugar. Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes. Diabetes: Benefits of Testing Your Blood Sugar Learn how testing helps you make the connection between blood sugar levels and daily activities. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test: Understanding the Test Learn what happens during a complete blood count test and why you would need one. Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator Diabetes: How Testing Helps You Stay In Your Range Learn how testing your blood sugar can help you stay in your target range. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test Discusses blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test. Covers why and how it is done. Includes how to prepare for the test. Covers risks. Explains results of the test. Covers what affects results. Gastrin Test Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels Magnesium (Mg) Test Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Describes monitoring blood sugar levels in those with diabetes. Gives step-by-step instructions. Covers how to record testing results and how to prevent sore fingers. Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Describes monitoring blood sugar levels in children with diabetes. Gives step-by-step instructions. Covers how to record testing results and how to prevent sore fingers. Progesterone Test Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Describes monitoring blood sugar levels when you have gestational diabetes. Gives step-by-step instructions. Covers how to record testing results and how to prevent sore fingers. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Myoglobin Test Testosterone Test Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test Ferritin Test Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test Covers why and how parathyroid hormone tests are done. Covers what possible results might mean. Includes info on what might affect the test. Iron (Fe) Test Ammonia Test Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Test Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test Discusses blood test to check the different types of hemoglobin in the blood. Covers how some diseases, such as sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia, and leukemia, have abnormal types of hemoglobin. Discusses possible test results. Toxoplasmosis Test Discusses toxoplasmosis test, a blood test that checks pregnant women for antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Covers why and how it is done. Also discusses what results mean. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test D-Dimer Test Vitamin B12 Test Blood Culture Cold Agglutinins Test Complete Blood Count (CBC) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test Discusses blood test used to check for thyroid gland problems. Explains how TSH causes thyroid gland to make hormones that help control metabolism. Covers how it is done and test results. Lead (Pb) Test Folate Test Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Test Discusses cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) test that can help show if some types of cancer are present. Covers its use to check how well treatment for ovarian cancer is working or to see if ovarian cancer has returned. Covers possible test results. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Test Hormone Inhibin A Test Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test Gives info on test for BNP hormone to tell how well the heart works. Tells how BNP checks for heart failure. Tells how to get ready for test. Includes what results mean. Also discusses things that affect test results, such as some health problems and medicines. Vitamin D Test Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Covers cholesterol and triglyceride bloodtests to measure fatty substances in the blood. Explains why tests are done and how to prepare. Includes possible results and what they may mean. Looks at what may affect test results. Estrogen Test A1c Test Covers blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound to hemoglobin. Explains that test is done to check how well you are managing your diabetes. Covers how it is done and discusses results. Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance Tests Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test Lactic Acid Test Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer Gestational Diabetes: Testing Blood Sugar Learn why you need to test your blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes. Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) Test Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy Home Blood Sugar Diary C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test Preeclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test High Blood Sugar Level Record High and Low Blood Sugar Level Record for a Child Mononucleosis Tests Covers monospot test (heterophil test) and EBV antibody test, bloodtests used to diagnose mononucleosis (mono), which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Covers how it is done and risks. Also includes info on what test results might mean. Celiac Disease Antibodies Test Low Blood Sugar Level Record Liver Function Tests Covers bloodtests that find out if your liver is damaged or inflamed. Discusses tests that measure bilirubin, albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Discusses other possible tests to confirm diagnosis of hepatitis C. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Discusses prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to measure amount of PSA in the blood. Explains that test is often used for cancer screening or follow-up. Covers how test is done and how to prepare for it. Discusses what results mean. Creatine Kinase Test Complement Test Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement Understanding Lab Test Results Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Guides through decision to have a PSA test to check for prostate cancer. Includes what PSA results tell you and what they do not. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide. Results 1-204 of 204
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