Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Learn about types of arthritis and the role of arthritis testing.
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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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Some microbes, including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, cause infections in humans. Because microbes contain genetic material (DNA and RNA) that is different from the genetic material in human cells, genetic testing techniques can be used to test for infections.
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