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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

October 6, 2023
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Find out when you might consider getting a Prostate Specific Antigen Test, also known as a PSA, and what it can tell you.

Editorial Policy

November 9, 2021
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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.

BCR-ABL1 Test

November 6, 2020
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BCR-ABL1 testing detects the presence of the BCR-ABL1 gene sequence in an abnormal chromosome 22 to help diagnose chronic myelogenous leukemia and a form of acute lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Have Diabetes? Take Care When Preparing for Lab Tests

January 10, 2019
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Taking diabetes medication while fasting for lab tests can increase risk of hypoglycemia for people with diabetes.

Vitamin A

November 9, 2021
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Vitamin A testing is used to help diagnose vitamin A deficiency or toxicity.

Pubic Lice Test

December 13, 2021
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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.

Gastrin

November 9, 2021
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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.

Making Informed Decisions for Better Health

April 19, 2019
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Learn about discussing your testing options with your health care provider to make informed choices to improve your care.

Protein Electrophoresis, Immunofixation Electrophoresis

November 9, 2021
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Protein electrophoresis and immunofixation electrophoresis measure abnormal proteins, or the absence of normal proteins in blood, urine or CSF.

Evidence Lacking for Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency Screening

December 1, 2020
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Not enough evidence shows whether screening for and treatment of asymptomatic low vitamin D levels improves health outcomes.

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