Phosphate in Urine
A phosphate in urine test measures the level of phosphate in your urine (pee). Abnormal levels may be a sign of a …
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 phosphate in urine test measures the level of phosphate in your urine (pee). Abnormal levels may be a sign of a …
6 min readPlatelet tests check for conditions that cause too much bleeding or blood clotting. They include a platelet count test …
8 min readA pleural fluid analysis is a group of tests used to find out why fluid is building up around your lungs. This condition …
8 min readThese tests check for the bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. The tests may be done on blood, urine, sputum, or …
13 min readPorphyrin tests measure the level of porphyrin in your blood, urine, or stool. They help to diagnose a rare group of …
7 min readA postpartum depression screening asks questions to check for depression that may develop after childbirth. This …
7 min readA potassium blood test measures the potassium levels in your blood. Too much or too little potassium may be a sign of a …
5 min readA prealbumin blood test measures levels of the protein, prealbumin, in your blood. Low prealbumin levels may be a sign …
5 min readA pregnancy test can tell whether you're pregnant by checking a sample of your urine or blood for hCG, a hormone …
8 min readPrenatal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening is a blood test given during pregnancy. It checks whether the baby is more …
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