Triglycerides Test
A triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood. High triglyceride levels may increase your risk …
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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A triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood. High triglyceride levels may increase your risk …
7 min readThis test measures triiodothyronine (T3) in your blood. Your thyroid gland makes T3. The test is mainly used to diagnose …
6 min readA troponin test measures the level of troponin in your blood. High troponin levels may be a sign of a heart attack. …
7 min readTSH stands for thyroid-stimulating hormone. A TSH blood test checks your TSH level. If itâs too high or too low, it …
7 min readA tuberculosis (TB) screening test can find out if you have the bacteria that causes TB. TB is a serious disease that …
9 min readTumor markers tests look for substances in blood or tissues to monitor cancer growth and treatment. They may also help …
8 min readUltrasound uses sound waves to make pictures of areas inside of the body. It can help diagnose certain diseases and …
7 min readA uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of blood or urine. High levels can cause gout, kidney …
7 min readA urobilinogen in urine test looks for liver disease or damage. It may be done during your routine checkup or to check …
6 min readA V/Q scan consists of two imaging tests that measure the air and blood flow in your lungs. It's most often used to …
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