Question 1

4 year old suspected of pseudo obstruction due to severe abdominal distention. what is the best test for this?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal x ray: If she has  abdominal distention with vomiting , she needs to go to ER for immediate attention .

Question 2

what is the farnsworth lantern test for?

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Color deficiency: This is a somewhat dated test designed to indicate whether the tested person can distinguish the reds and greens of standard navigation and rail signals.   The viewer is shown the various signals and indicates his choice.  This is still used in a few jurisdictions but has been superceded by better testing.

Question 3

is there a test for nf?

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Genetic Testing: Neurofibromatosis can be diagnosed with genetic testing.

Question 4

what is the test for a1cs?

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The test is A1C.: A1c blood test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.  It tells us how much extra glucose has been in the blood for the past few months.  Generally, the A1c is preferably less than 7% in diabetic patients, to denote relatively good control of the glucose levels.

Question 5

shbg test.what is the test for?

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Hormone testing: Sex hormone binding globulin test is done in association with other tests, usually with testosterone levels. The purpose of shbg test is to fine tune the results of testosterone.

Question 6

is there a test for trichomonis?

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Yes: Testing for trichomonas can be very simple at your doctor's office with doing a wet mount test where the parasite can be seen under a microscope. For a more definitive test, a vaginal fluid sample can be send for a more sensitive test.

Question 7

i would like to test for covid19?

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Varies by location: Aside from really sick OR hospitalized patients, there aren&#x27;t enough viral tests in many places. For now, we say that if people are healthy, just keep 6-9 feet from other people. If people have a confirmed COVID-19 exposure, or any symptoms (even just sniffles), they isolate themselves and call doctors on video. For bad symptoms, high-risk patients, or contact tracking, can ask for test. (4/3/20)

Question 8

i would like to go and test for covid?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area.
Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately.
Get Covid vaccine.
Wish you good health.

Question 9

what are the ways to test for tb?

Accepted Answer

PPD,BLODD TEST&CHEST: Mosst common and used test is PPD intradermal test.But in some high risk group with doubtful PPD test and if you received BCG vaccine, blood test can be done
for active tuberculosis, chest xray and if positive sputum culture for acid fast bacilli and sensitivity to help design the treatment.

Question 10

how do you test for celiac's diease?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: There are a panel of blood tests which are done to diagnose celiac disease.

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