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Does this test have other names? Hg urine What is this test? This test measures the amount of mercury in your urine. Mercury is a heavy metal that can be…

At certain times of the year, some species of fish and shellfish contain poisonous biotoxins. This is true even if they are well-cooked. The CDC says it’s an under-recognized risk…

Does this test have other names? FMR1 test, molecular Fragile X diagnosis, Fragile X DNA test What is this test? This test checks a sample of your amniotic fluid to…

Does this test have other names? GH, GHD, arginine, insulin tolerance test or insulin-induced hypoglycemia, clonidine, L-dopa, glucagon, growth-hormone-releasing hormone, GHRH What is this test? This test measures the level…

Does this test have other names? Hg level What is this test? This test measures the amount of mercury in your blood. Mercury is a heavy metal that can be…

Does this test have other names? Total T4 concentration, thyroxine screen, free T4 concentration, FT4 What is this test? This test measures the level of the hormone thyroxine (T4) in your blood.…

Does this test have other names? GH What is this test? This test measures the level of growth hormone (GH) in your blood. GH is made in your pituitary gland.…

What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. There are several types of hepatitis C viruses. Hepatitis C is one…

Nutrition and cancer Good nutrition is important before, during, and after cancer treatment. Treatments may include radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, or any combination of these. These procedures…

What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (foodborne illness) is caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses found in food. Millions of Americans get food poisoning each year. Food poisoning symptoms often…