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How is HPV diagnosed?

I'm 28 years old, and I want to get tested for HPV because I noticed wart-like bumps on my genitals. What should I do to get tested?
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Would my son need more tests if blood work comes back abnormal?

My son is going to get blood work so that his doctor could understand why he's so fatigued. If his test come back abnormal, would he need to have more tests?
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Can a blood test detect gonorrhea?

I'm 22 years old, and I'm afraid that I have contracted gonorrhea from my girlfriend, who was tested last week. Can a blood test diagnose gonorrhea?
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What are the tests to diagnose staph infection in my nose?

I'm 55, and my doctor believes that I have a staph infection inside my nose and suggested that I should get tested. What tests will be used to diagnose a staph infection?
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What tests are used to diagnose thyroid diseases?

After complaining about my daughter is tired all the time, her doctor thinks that she should be tested for thyroid issues. What tests are used to diagnose a thyroid problem, particularly...
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What tests are used to diagnose hepatitis C?

My friend is 27 years old, and he thinks that he has Hepatitis C and wants to get diagnostic tests. What tests are used to diagnose hepatitis C?
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How do you test for fungal infection in blood?

I am 22 years old, and my doctor suggested me to have a blood test for a fungal infection. How do you test for a fungal infection in the blood? What's the process?
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How long does it take for pathology results to come back?

I'm waiting for my results to come back from a biopsy of my liver, but it's already been a week. How long does it usually take for pathology results to come back?
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Can a pathology report be wrong?

I was tested for mono but the test came back negative. I'm still experiencing symptoms though. Is it possible for a pathology report to be wrong?
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Do the gender blood tests actually work?

I'm 7 weeks pregnant and I want to know what my baby's gender is now. I can't wait. I heard about these blood tests that can tell you the baby's gender really early. Do they...
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What blood tests can detect mono?

My doctor thinks that I have mono and wants me to take a blood test to confirm it. What blood tests are used to confirm mono?
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What blood tests can diagnose celiac disease?

My doctor thinks that I have celiac disease, so along with a biopsy, he would also like me to have a blood test to help confirm it. What blood tests diagnose celiac disease?
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Do PAP smears note abnormal growths?

I'm going to have my first appointment at the OB-GYN and need to have a PAP. Will it tell me if I have any abnormal growths?
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Does an elevated CA-125 indicate cancer?

After a recent blood test, my doctor said that I have a high level of CA-125. I had trouble understanding him while he was explaining what this means for me. Is this actually...
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How can I get screened for genital herpes?

I don't have any obvious symptoms like genital warts, but one of my partners told me that he was just diagnosed with genital herpes. . . and the last time we had sex was unprotected....
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Should I get tests if I might have melanoma?

I'm 37, and I think I have melanoma. There's a mole on my arm that never was there before, and it's really concerning me. Should I get this tested?
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What's the difference between pathologist and pediatric pathologist?

My son is 14 years old, and he is being tested for anemia. His pediatrician referred him to a pediatric pathologist rather than a regular one. Is there a huge difference between...
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If I call my pathologist for my results, will I get them right away?

I had my blood test three days ago, and I'm so anxious about my results. Would it be okay if I called my pathologist and asked for them? I need to know if they're bad or not....
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What should I expect during my cytopathology follow up?

I am a 24-year-old woman and my doctor asked that I come in after he got my pap results. What should I expect during my cytopathology follow up?
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Who performs an ophthalmic pathology evaluation?

I'm 50 years old, and I need to have an ophthalmic pathology evaluation in the next week. Who would be performing it, and what would it involve?
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