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Cholesterol Numbers: What They Mean for Your Health Learn what your cholesterol numbers mean for your health.
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.
Thyroid Hormone Tests Looks at various tests used to check how well the thyroid gland is working. Covers what results might mean. Also looks at what might affect a test. Offers links to info on other tests that might be useful, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 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.
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.
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.
Cholesterol Test: Understanding the Test Learn whatis checked during a cholesterol test, why you might need one, and what the results may mean.
Hemophilia Learn what hemophilia is, what can cause it, and what treatment is needed.
Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Covers cholesterol and triglyceride blood tests 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.
Stem Cell Transplant: Returning Home Learn what to expect and how to care for yourself after a stem cell transplant.
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.
Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Guides you through the decision to have screening tests to look for Down syndrome and birth defects. Discusses what the tests look for. Covers benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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