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HLA Testing

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HLA testing is used to match organ and tissue transplant recipients with compatible donors. Different kinds of transplants require different levels of matching between donors and recipients.
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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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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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Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation

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A hemoglobinopathy evaluation tests for abnormal forms of hemoglobin to help diagnose a hemoglobin disorder, like sickle cell anemia.
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Arthritis Testing

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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

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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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Osteoporosis Testing

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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become brittle and easily fracture. Read about the types of osteoporosis tests and when they are typically performed.
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Oral Food Challenge

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Does your doctor think you have a food allergy? Learn about oral food challenges and how they help to diagnose food allergies.
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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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