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Alcohol Blood Testing

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Alcohol blood tests detect and measure alcohol use. Learn about types of alcohol blood tests, how testing is conducted, and how to understand your test results.
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DHEA-S Test

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A description of the DHEA-S test - what it tests for, when to seek one, and what to do with your results.
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Osmolality and Osmolal Gap

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Osmolality measures the amount of dissolved substances (e.g., sodium, potassium) in blood and urine. An osmolality test and calculated osmolal gap help determine if someone has ingested a toxin or has a water imbalance.
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Acidosis and Alkalosis

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The body usually maintains its acid-base balance, but sometimes things go wrong. Acidosis is when body fluids are too acidic, and alkalosis occurs when body fluids are too alkaline.
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Hormone Testing for Women

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Hormone testing in women and people assigned female at birth helps assess pregnancy, infertility, thyroid problems, abnormal menstruation, and menopause.
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Editorial Policy

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The mission of Testing.com is to provide a comprehensive, accurate, dynamic, and up-to-date website to inform the public about laboratory testing. The scientific content is developed and updated in accordance with established editorial policies.
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Bilirubin Test

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Bilirubin testing can help diagnose jaundice and other health changes affecting the liver or red blood cells. Learn about how and when to get tested.
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Gastrin

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Gastrin is a hormone that regulates the production of acid in the stomach during the digestive process. The gastrin test helps diagnose tumors called gastrinomas, Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome, and hyperplasia of G-cells.
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Pubic Lice Test

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Pubic lice are parasitic insects that live and typically reproduce in pubic hair. Learn more about the symptoms of pubic lice and how to get tested.
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