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WHAT'S INSIDE: MEDICAL TESTS

The Medical Tests reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests. Whether you need a blood test or a pregnancy test, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office and whether any pain or discomfort will be involved.

A-C
The Medical Tests A-C reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters A-C. Whether you need an allergy test, blood pressure test or a colonoscopy, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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D-F
The Medical Tests D-F reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters D-F. Whether you need dental X-rays, an ear examination or a folic acid test, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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G-I
The Medical Tests G-I reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters G-I. Whether you need a glucose test, a heart MRI or an insulin test , learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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J-L
The Medical Tests J-L reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters J-L. Whether you need a joint X-ray, a heart MRI or an insulin test, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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M-O
The Medical Tests M-O reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters M-O. Whether you need a mammography, a nerve biopsy or an orbit CT scan, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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P-R
The Medical Tests P-R reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters P-R. Whether you need a pap smear test or a renal scan test , learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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S-U
The Medical Tests S-U reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters S-U. Whether you need a stress echocardiography test, a thyroid scan test or an ultrasound, learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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V-Z
The Medical Tests V-Z reference guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on all kinds of medical tests beginning with the letters V-Z. Learn about the equipment used, how to prepare for the test, what to expect at the doctor's office.
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