Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Screening
This test screens for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), a group of conditions that can happen in a child who is …
6 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 302 medical tests from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers lab tests, diagnostic procedures, and screening tools.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 302 medical tests from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article explains what the test is used for, why a doctor may order it, how to prepare, what to expect, and what results may mean.
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This test screens for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), a group of conditions that can happen in a child who is …
6 min readA flu test checks a fluid sample from your nose or throat to see if you have the flu virus. Some tests also check for …
13 min readFluoroscopy is a type of x-ray that shows your internal organs and tissues moving in real time. This can help monitor or …
6 min readThis test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in your blood. FSH affects sexual development in …
9 min readFood allergies can be serious. If you have symptoms after eating certain foods, food allergy testing can help find out …
9 min readThis blood test measures the free light chains in the blood. High or low levels of these proteins may be a sign of …
5 min readFungal culture tests help diagnose fungal infections. Different types of tests are used depending on where the infection …
8 min readThis blood test checks your G6PD level. A low level may be a sign of G6PD deficiency, a genetic disorder in which your …
5 min readThis newborn screening test checks for galactosemia, a rare disorder that prevents your baby's body from breaking …
5 min readA gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test measures the amount of the enzyme GGT in your blood. High levels of GGT may be a …
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