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More Evidence That Fasting Not Needed Before Cholesterol Tests

July 22, 2019
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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Lead Screening Recommendations Reviewed

May 20, 2019
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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Comforting Children During Blood Draws

April 17, 2019
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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Review Further Supports Annual Stool Test for Colon Cancer Screening

March 21, 2019
A yearly fecal immunochemical test is a suitable alternative to a colonoscopy, according to a recent comprehensive review.
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Keeping Blood Transfusions Safe from Blood Parasite

March 8, 2019
In the U.S., blood donations are considered safe and contracting infections from blood transfusions is uncommon.
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Researchers Study Potential Blood Test for Early-onset Alzheimer Disease

February 22, 2019
A potential blood test measures biomarker levels to help assess people at risk for familial Alzheimer disease before symptoms appear.
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Have Diabetes? Take Care When Preparing for Lab Tests

January 10, 2019
Taking diabetes medication while fasting for lab tests can be risky for people with diabetes.
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Researchers Developing a Blood Test for Melanoma

September 6, 2018
An experimental test that detects antibodies to cancer antigens may someday be used to detect early stage melanoma.
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FDA Warns that Biotin May Affect Some Lab Test Results

August 1, 2018
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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