domingo, 19 de agosto de 2018

NLM Announcements

National Library of Medicine

08/16/2018 02:58 PM EDT

Protein C and protein S tests measure the level of proteins in your blood that prevent your blood from clotting too much. If your levels of protein C or protein S are too low, you can develop life-threatening blood clots. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:57 PM EDT

A lab test is a procedure in which a sample is taken of your blood, urine, other bodily fluid, or body tissue to get information about your health. Lab tests are used to help diagnose, monitor, or screen for various diseases and conditions. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:56 PM EDT

Fasting means not eating or drinking anything, except water, for a certain period of time. Fasting before a blood test can help ensure the accuracy of certain types of tests. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:55 PM EDT

An HPV test looks for high-risk HPV (human papillomavirus) infections in women. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Most infections aren't serious. But some high-risk HPV infections can cause cervical and other types of cancer. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:54 PM EDT

Your genes can play a role in how your body responds to medicines. Pharmacogenetic testing looks at genes to help find out if certain medicines should be safe and effective for you. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:54 PM EDT

A progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in your blood. Progesterone is a female hormone made by the ovaries. The test can be used to find the cause of infertility and to monitor high-risk pregnancies. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:53 PM EDT

A celiac disease test is a blood test that screens for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes an allergic reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease can seriously damage your small intestine. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:50 PM EDT

This test measures the amount of a protein called CA-125 in the blood. CA-125 levels are high in many women with ovarian cancer. It is not a screening test, but it can help find out if cancer treatment is working. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:50 PM EDT

Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or normal cells in response to cancer in the body. These tests can help find out if your cancer has spread, if treatment is working, or if cancer has returned after you've finished treatment. Learn more.
08/16/2018 02:48 PM EDT

A blood oxygen level test measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It also checks your blood's acid-base balance. Abnormal results can mean there's a problem with your lungs or kidneys. Learn more.

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