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Category: Microbes and parasites.
Subcategory: Cultures for bacteria and viruses.
Material studied: Exudate from an infected wound.
Estimated cost of test: $11.00.
Patient time for test: 3-5 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Identifies whether a wound is infected.
Where is test performed?...
Category: Hemostasis.
Subcategory: Coagulation tests.
Material studied: Blood.
Estimated cost of test: $10.00.
Patient time for test: 5-10 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
Note: Blood-clotting time is based on the number and activity of platelets, fibrinogen, intrinsic-factor levels and hematocrit. Test measures time for...
Category: Hematology.
Subcategory: White-blood-cell tests.
Material studied: Blood.
Estimated cost of test: $7.50.
Patient time for test: 5-10 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Evaluates body's capacity to resist and overcome infection.
Detects and identifies various types of leukemia....
Category: Hematology.
Subcategory: White-blood-cell tests.
Material studied: Blood.
Estimated cost of test: $5.50.
Patient time for test: 5-10 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Suggests presence of infection or inflammation.
Determines need for further tests, such as the white-blood-cell...
Purpose of test:
Detects Vitamin-C deficiency.
Material studied: Coating on tongue.
Approximate cost: $10.00.
Brand names: C-Stix.
Vitamin-C Self-Test Kit. Description and instructions:
Carefully read all the material enclosed with the home test kit before you attempt to perform the test.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Note: If you have any questions about...
Category: Eye.
Subcategory: Subjective tests.
Estimated cost of test: Usually no charge when part of routine eye examination.
Patient time for test: 5-10 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? Yes.
Note: If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them to the examination.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Evaluates distant and near...
Category: Skeletal system.
Subcategory: Radiography and nuclear medicine.
Material studied: X-rays of spine.
Estimated cost of test: $150.00 to $200.00 for complete back survey.
Patient time for test: 15-30 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Detects fractures, deformities and dislocations in...
Category: Cardiovascular system.
Subcategory: Graphic recording.
Material studied: Graphic recordings of electrical potential generated by the heart.
Estimated cost of test: $50.00 to $200.00.
Patient time for test: 15-20 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good. Other tests, studies and clinical observations are necessary to establish a precise diagnosis....
Category: Immune response.
Subcategory: Syphilis tests.
Material studied: Blood.
Estimated cost of test: $6.00.
Patient time for test: 5-10 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Reliability, good; specificity, fair.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Screens for syphilis in its primary and secondary stages.
Confirms primary or...
Category: Microbes and parasites.
Subcategory: Tests for ova and parasites.
Material studied: Women - mucus from the cervix. Men - discharge from the penis.
Estimated cost of test: $35.00.
Patient time for test: 10-15 minutes.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Confirms trichomoniasis, a frequent...
Category: Vitamins and minerals.
Subcategory: Vitamins.
Material studied: Urine.
Estimated cost of test: $30.00 to $50.00.
Patient time for test: 24+ hours.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Helps confirm vitamin-B1 deficiency (beri-beri).
Helps distinguish vitamin-B1 deficiency from other causes of...
Category: Urine hormones and metabolites.
Subcategory: Urine metabolites.
Material studied: Urine.
Estimated cost of test: $37.00.
Patient time for test: 24+ hours.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
Note: Test evaluates hormonal secretion.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Helps detect pheochromocytoma, tumors and some disorders of...
Category: Urine proteins, protein metabolites and pigments.
Subcategory: Pigments.
Material studied: Urine.
Estimated cost of test: $5.00.
Patient time for test: From 2-3 minutes to 2-3 hours, depending on test.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? Yes, as Bili-Labstix and N-Multistix.
Note: Test helps assess liver and biliary-tract...
Category: Urine proteins, protein metabolites and pigments.
Subcategory: Protein metabolites.
Material studied: Urine.
Estimated cost of test: $5.00.
Patient time for test: 24+ hours.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Detects enzyme deficiencies and certain metabolic abnormalities, such as gout or...
Category: Vitamins and minerals.
Subcategory: Minerals.
Material studied: Urine.
Estimated cost of test: $5.00.
Patient time for test: 24+ hours.
Reliability of test results: Good.
Available as home self-test? No.
Note: Test helps determine the balance of salt and water in the body.
BEFORE THE TEST
Purpose of test:
Evaluates suspected abnormalities in fluid and...