Why am I having this test? The 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) test is used to: Help detect some types of tumors called carcinoid tumors. These are tumors that can start in any part of the body but especially in the stomach, intestines, or lungs. Monitor the treatment of carcinoid tumors. What is being tested? This is […]
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To protect yourself and others regardless of your vaccination status, take these 3 key steps NOW while waiting for your test results: 1. Follow recommendations for quarantine and monitor your health. Stay away from others: If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are more likely to get sick from COVID-19. If you were […]
Why am I having this test? A 24-hour urine specimen is a lab test that requires you to collect all of your urine for an entire day. This is sometimes called a timed urine test. It can provide more information than a single urine sample. There are many reasons to have this test. Your health […]
Why am I having this test? The 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) test is used to look for the cause of certain abnormalities in red blood cells (erythrocytes). What kind of sample is taken? A blood sample is required for this test. It is usually collected by inserting a needle into a blood vessel. How do I prepare […]
Why am I having this test? The 17-ketosteroid test is a urine test that is mainly used to help diagnose problems in the adrenal glands, including: Adrenal tumours. Adrenal enlargement (hyperplasia). What is being tested? This test measures the level of 17-ketosteroid hormones in your urine. These hormones are the breakdown products (metabolites) of the […]
Why am I having this test? The 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OCHS) test is done to indirectly assess how your adrenal glands are working. The adrenal glands are two glands that sit above each kidney. They produce a number of important hormones that help your body function. What is being tested? This test measures the level of steroid […]
If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19 1. Stay home except to get medical care. 2. Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately. 3. Get rest and stay hydrated. 4. If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider ahead of time and tell them that you […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. 1. Always read and follow the medicine label. 2. Check the dosing directions to make sure the medicine is right for […]