Natriuretic Peptide Tests (BNP, NT-proBNP)
Natriuretic peptide tests measure levels of BNP or NT-proBNP in your blood. High levels of either substance in the blood …
7 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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Natriuretic peptide tests measure levels of BNP or NT-proBNP in your blood. High levels of either substance in the blood …
7 min readA neurological exam is a group of tests to check how well your nervous system is working. It helps find disorders …
7 min readA nitrites in urine test is part of a urinalysis, which checks for substances in your urine. If nitrites are found, you …
6 min readA nonstress test is done during pregnancy. It measures your baby's heart rate during movement. If the results are …
6 min readObesity screening checks whether extra body fat increases your risk for serious health problems. It uses your BMI (body …
9 min readAn obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) test helps find out if repeated unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors are …
7 min readOpioid testing looks for opioids, usually in a sample of urine. Testing helps monitor use and treat misuse of illegal …
9 min readOsmolality tests measure the amount of certain electrolytes and chemicals in your blood, urine, or stool. These tests …
8 min readAn ova and parasite test looks for parasites and their eggs (ova) in a sample of your stool (poop). It may be used if …
7 min readA panic disorder test helps find out if symptoms occurring with repeated panic attacks are due to a panic disorder or a …
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