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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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Stool Culture

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A stool culture helps diagnose an infection of the digestive system when a person has diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool.
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Ova and Parasite Exam

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The ova and parasite (O&P) exam detects parasites in a stool sample to help diagnose an infection of the digestive tract.
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HDL Cholesterol Testing

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HDL cholesterol is known as the “good cholesterol.” Testing for HDL cholesterol is an important part of evaluating your cardiovascular health.
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Copper

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Describes how the copper test is used, when a copper test is ordered, and what the results of a copper test might mean
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

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Therapeutic drug monitoring is the measurement of drugs levels in the blood at timed intervals to maintain relatively constant levels and avoid toxicity.
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