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Does this test have other names? IgM anti-HBc, HBcAb What is this test? This test looks for antibodies called IgM in your blood. The test is used to find out…

What is right heart catheterization? Your healthcare provider may do a right heart catheterization (cath) to see how well or poorly your heart is pumping, and to measure the pressures…

What is a fracture? A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it’s classified as either open or closed: Open fracture…

Does this test have other names? HBsAg What is this test? This test looks for hepatitis B surface antigens in your blood. The test is used to find out whether…

What is a right heart catheterization with heart tissue biopsy? Right heart catheterization, or right heart cath, with heart tissue biopsy is a procedure in which your healthcare provider takes…

BCS may be done on an outpatient basis. This means you go home the same day. Or it may be done as part of a hospital stay. Procedures may vary depending…

Does this test have other names? Anti-human GH antibodies, growth hormone neutralizing antibodies What is this test? This test looks for growth hormone (GH) antibodies in your blood. GH is…

What should you do if you accidentally give your child the wrong medicine or the wrong dose? Or if your child accidentally swallows too much medicine? Or if you splash…

What is ringworm in children? Ringworm is a type of skin infection caused by a fungus. It looks like a red skin rash that forms a ring around normal-looking skin.…

What is growth hormone deficiency in children? Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is when the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough growth hormone. GH is needed to stimulate growth of bone and…