What Causes a Nonreactive Nonstress Test?
Learn about the fetal nonstress test (NST). Know why it is done, who should have one, and what it means to have a nonreactive nonstress test.
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A Guide to the Anti-HCV Test for Hepatitis C: Why it Matters
The anti-HCV test is used to diagnosis hepatitis C. The test is ordered for patients that have symptoms of liver disease or have used needles to …
Continue ReadingAmniocentesis Pros and Cons
The amniocentesis is a valuable diagnostic tool that can be used for different purposes. However, although rare, risks are involved. Find information …
Continue ReadingLearn about Biophysical Profile Scoring
The biophysical profile is a test to determine the health of the fetus. Learn what variables are involved in biophysical profile scoring, how each …
Continue ReadingDoes Urinalysis Diagnose Foamy Urine Causes?
If you’ve ever experienced foamy urine, you may wonder what causes it. Does urinalysis diagnose foamy urine? Read on to find out how doctors use this …
Continue ReadingBlood Tests used to Diagnose and Monitor Kidney Diseases
The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products and excess water from the body. Kidney function can be assessed via a series of blood and …
Continue ReadingLaboratory Tests for Herpes Simplex Type 1 Diagnosis
Several different test types can be used in the laboratory diagnosis of herpes simplex virus type 1. The best test to use depends on whether the …
Continue ReadingThe Dutch Lead the Invention of the First Compound Microscope
Who invented the first compound microscope? A Dutch eyeglass maker experimented with two magnifying lenses in a long tube and invented this very …
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Drinking Coffee Before Blood Tests
Common blood tests such as the CMP – comprehensive metabolic panel – require fasting or abstinence from food or beverages, including …
Continue ReadingUses of Common Laboratory Apparatus, emphasizing how several instruments have multiple applications in the lab
You may wonder how researchers develop studies and the uses of common laboratory apparatus to complete them. Many items such as test tubes and …
Continue ReadingScientists increase the laboratory uses of the Digimicro 200x Zooming USB Digital Microscope
USB digital microscopes have broadened the horizons of scientists in the laboratory and in the field. These hand held instruments can view objects in …
Continue ReadingUpdate On The 24 Hour Urinalysis and Protein Loss Test
Someone with suspected protein loss will be scheduled for a 24 hour urinalysis and protein loss test. If this is test is necessary, the person’s …
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