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Chickenpox and Shingles Tests

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Chickenpox and shingles are caused by an infection with the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Lab tests may be done to help diagnose an active case of chickenpox or shingles or determine whether a person is immune.
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Antibody Titer Test

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Looking for the facts about antibody titer testing? Learn about this type of testing and other ways that titer tests may be used to evaluate your health.
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Healthy Aging

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Healthy aging means it is never too late to take charge of your health by developing healthy habits and getting recommended screening tests.
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Infectious Disease Genetic Testing

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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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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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Calcium Test

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A blood calcium test is ordered to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth.
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