MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: 24-hour urine copper test
The 24-hour urine copper test measures the amount of copper in a urine sample. On day 1, urinate into the toilet upon arising in the morning. Collect all subsequent urine (in a special container provided by your doctor's office or lab) for the ... [... more]
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Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Malaria
Quartan malaria; Falciparum malaria; Biduoterian fever; Blackwater fever; Tertian malaria; Plasmodium Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia. Malaria is caused by a parasite that is ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fecal fat
The fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in the stool, and the percentage of dietary fat that is not taken in by the body. For children wearing diapers, you can line the diaper with plastic wrap. If the plastic wrap is positioned properly, ... [... more]
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Hereditary angioedema
Hereditary angioedema is a rare but serious problem with the immune system that is passed down through families. It causes swelling, particularly of the face and airways, and abdominal cramping. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is caused by low levels ... [... more]
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Photographic fixative poisoning
Photographic developer poisoning; Hydroquinone poisoning; Quinone poisoning; Sulfite poisoning Photographic fixative can also break down (decompose) to form sulfur dioxide gas. These chemicals are found in products used to develop ... [... more]
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Secobarbital overdose
Secobarbital is a drug used to treat insomnia. It may also be given before surgery to relieve anxiety. Secobarbital overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine. Blood test to determine how much of the drug is in the blood The ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Q fever
Q fever is a bacterial infection that can affect the lungs, liver, heart, and other parts of the body. Q fever is found around the world and is caused by the bacteria Humans usually get Q fever by breathing in contaminated droplets released by ... [... more]
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Q fever - early
Q fever is an infectious disease that is spread by domestic and wild animals and ticks. People get Q fever after exposure to raw (unpasteurized) milk, or after inhaling dust or droplets in the air which are contaminated with animal feces, blood, ... [... more]
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Quantitative immunoglobulins - nephelometry
Quantitative nephelometry is a test to quickly and accurately measure the specific level of certain proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood. Specifically, it looks for the proteins IgM, IgG, and IgA. You may be asked not to eat or drink ... [... more]
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Quadruple screen test
Quad screen; Multiple marker screening; AFP plus; Triple screen test; AFP maternal; MSAFP; 4-marker screen The quadruple screen test is a blood test done during pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects. This ... [... more]
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