Search results for blood tests
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Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.
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Coeliac disease - Diagnosis
Find out about tests to diagnose coeliac disease. The two main methods of diagnosis are a blood test and a biopsy.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis
Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis
Find out how autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is diagnosed. Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.
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Acute myeloid leukaemia - Diagnosis
Read about how acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is diagnosed using blood tests, a bone marrow biopsy and other specialised tests.
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Tests for diagnosing dementia
Information on the tests used by GPs and specialists to diagnose dementia, including the GPCOG test, blood tests and brain scans.
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Red blood count
Find out why you might need to have a red blood cell (RBC) count and what the results could indicate.
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Electrolyte test
Find out why and when an electrolyte test may be needed. Also, read about the possible treatments that may be recommended if you have an electrolyte imbalance.
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Type 2 diabetes - Getting diagnosed
Read about diagnosing diabetes. It's important for diabetes to be diagnosed early so treatment can be started as soon as possible.
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Statins - Considerations
Find out when statins are not recommended. For example, they should not be taken if you have liver disease, or if you are pregnant.