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does a schilling test normally hurt?

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Generally not needed: It involves an injection that would hurt some. The conventional shilling test is hardly ever used.

Question 2

what are the complications of a schilling test?

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Unreliable: Although the schilling test is a classic way of detecting B12 deficiency, it is not as sensitive or reliable as updated blood tests including b12, folate, (folic acid) and the metabolites methylmalonate (mma) and total homocysteine.

Question 3

does the schilling test look for parasites in the blood?

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NO: It is not for parasites in the blood, it is done for B12 deficiency,  intestinal parasites may interfere absorption of B12 ( and iron ) cause anemia  schilling test is specific for B12 metabolism.

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test question please ignore

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what is indirect combs test?

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Blood test.: It is performed to detect antibodies in the blood. It is commonly used for blood transfusion related tests and prenatal testing of pregnant women usually with rh negative blood group.
For additional details please check at http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/coombs_test.

Question 6

what are the tests for shock?

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Clinical diagnosis: Low blood pressure, rapid thready pulse, peripheral vasoconstriction, cold clammy skin are usual manifestations of shock.  In septic shock the skin may be flushed rather than cold and clammy.
No lab tests are needed for this diagnosis.

Question 7

what kinds of tests do i need?

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Depends on age: If you are a healthy young man, blood pressure, weight and height may be all you need. If you are a woman over 21, you should have pap smears. Lipids should be checked after age 25, and women over 40 should have mammograms.

Question 8

are fingerstick tests accurate?

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Yes, if done right: There are certain techniques that have to be observed, such as not squeezing the finger, etc. That must be observed.  If everything is done right the resultant blood test results are quite accurate. The fingerstick blood sugars are one of the most important things that a diabetic can doo help him/herself.

Question 9

4th gen combo test test accuracy?

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: This is properly named an HIV antigen-antibody test, or AgAb test. It is the standard, most commonly used HIV blood test. It accurately detects 100% of HIV infection when done 45 days or more after the last possible exposure. (By 3-4 weeks after exposure, it is positive in 95-98% of HIV infected persons.)

Question 10

how can a dr test your microbiome ?

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Don't waste your tim: Don't waste your time and money. Only charlatans offer to do these absurd tests! There is no such thing as normal biota. There are at least 900 named bacteria living on the skin, mouth, and G.I. tract etc. etc. . 90% of everyones stool is made up of bacteria by dry weight. You could not live without them. Your healthy immune system keeps these organisms in their place and in relatively small numbe

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