Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a procedure that checks your cervix and uterus. It uses a hysteroscope to help diagnose and treat …
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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A hysteroscopy is a procedure that checks your cervix and uterus. It uses a hysteroscope to help diagnose and treat …
6 min readThis blood test checks levels of IGF-1, a growth hormone. Too much or too little can affect bone and tissue growth and …
6 min readAn immunoglobulins test measures the levels of certain antibodies in your blood. Abnormal levels may be a sign of a …
6 min readInsulin is a hormone that helps your cells take in glucose (blood sugar) for energy. An insulin in blood test shows how …
7 min readAn intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam of the urinary tract (and the prostate gland in males). It can find …
7 min readIron tests measure the iron levels in your body. If your iron level is too low or too high, it may be a sign of anemia …
6 min readA karyotype test checks chromosomes in your cells for problems and can help find genetic conditions in a fetus during …
7 min readKetones in blood may indicate a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. It mostly affects people with …
6 min readKetones in urine may mean your body is using fat instead of glucose for energy. People with diabetes are at risk of high …
6 min readA kidney stone analysis is a test done on kidney stones to find out what the stones are made of. This information helps …
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