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ALP Blood Test Overview

An ALP blood test (alkaline phosphatase test) is conducted to diagnose a number of medical conditions. This test is used to measure the amount of the ALP enzyme in the blood. It is a simple procedure that can be used to diagnose many conditions, mainly liver conditions.

Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Oct 24, 2009 to
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Interpreting Blood Test Results

While interpreting blood tests for the purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment should be left to medical professionals, gaining a basic understanding of how to read blood tests is important if you want to take an active role in your medical care.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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How Accurate Are fFN Tests?

The fFN test is used to determine whether premature delivery is likely to occur in a pregnant woman. How accurate are fFN tests at predicting premature delivery?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11124 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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CA 125 for Ovarian Cancer Blood Test

The CA 125 for ovarian cancer blood test is one that is often associated with diagnosing ovarian cancer, but is it an effective diagnostic tool? Find out what the CA 125 for ovarian cancer blood test is and why it's so difficult to rely on for diagnosing reproductive cancers.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 10, 2009 to
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What is the ANA Blood Test?

The ANA blood test is one of many screening tests for autoimmune disorders. Find out how this test helps doctors to identify "invisible illnesses" that cause chronic pain and other symptoms and learn what your test results mean.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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ESR Blood Test: Measuring Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

The ESR blood test is an important tool that helps doctors diagnose conditions that can cause inflammation, pain, and other symptoms. Find out how the test is used and what can alter the results.

Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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What is a Creatinine Blood Test?

This article will explain what a creatininine blood test is and what it is used for.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9095 pts) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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Reasons for an Abnormal Pap Smear Result

Abnormal pap smear results are not uncommon. This article will list and discuss some of the more common reasons for abnormal pap smear results.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9095 pts) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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MPV Blood Test: All About Mean Platelet Volume

Have you gotten back your blood test results and wonder what MPV is? Read on for more information on your health care.

Published by Dan B. (19028 pts) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Workup of Elevated Calcitonin Overview

Calcitonin is a hormone that can be elevated in both benign and neoplastic conditions. Find out more about specific causes of elevated calcitonin and follow up tests that may be performed.

Published by mslate (1813 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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