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MedlinePlus®: Genetic Testing
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| | Information about all aspects of genetic testing, from descriptions of procedures to public policy and research. |
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MedlinePlus®: Procedures and Therapies
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| | An excellent source of information on all therapies and procedures, covering surgeries, drug therapies, alternative therapies, and including some hot topics such as Botox. |
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UPMC Patient Education Materials: Tests and Procedures
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| | Information specific to UPMC procedures can be found here. Click on "T" or scroll down to find "Tests and Procedures." |
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Home Diagnostic Kits Homepage
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| | Discusses some available home tests for detecting some conditions such as blood glucose, pregnancy, occult blood in stools, AIDS, urinary tract infections, and other conditions.While interpreting results may be easy, home test results shouldn't be considered a definitive diagnosis. Follow up with your physician. |
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Lab Tests Online
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| | A site that provides patients with information about clinical laboratory tests and their interpretation. It gives up-to-date information about tests for the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditioins and diseases. |
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Radiology Info
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| | X-rays and other imaging techniques are described. They explain why a particular test is used and what patients can expect during the procedure. From The Radiological Society of North America . |
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Surgeries, Procedures and Tests
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| | A web site of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, the information found here is produced by Healthwise, Incorporated. The colorful and detailed pictures are useful to both the healthcare professional and the consumer. |
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