A new study adds to the evidence that people may not have to fast before blood tests to check their cholesterol and other lipid levels.
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The USPSTF calls for more research so doctors have better ways to prevent and treat health problems related to lead exposure.
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Phlebotomists and parents can use several techniques to help reduce anxiety in children when they have blood drawn for lab tests.
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A yearly fecal immunochemical test is a suitable alternative to a colonoscopy, according to a recent comprehensive review.
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In the U.S., blood donations are considered safe and contracting infections from blood transfusions is uncommon.
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A potential blood test measures biomarker levels to help assess people at risk for familial Alzheimer disease before symptoms appear.
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Taking diabetes medication while fasting for lab tests can be risky for people with diabetes.
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An experimental test that detects antibodies to cancer antigens may someday be used to detect early stage melanoma.
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The FDA issued a safety warning that biotin found in many supplements may interfere with certain lab tests, causing incorrect results.
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