
Pregnancy
Strep
Wet Mount
STD Diagnosis
Pap Smears
Urinalysis
Endometrial Biopsy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy tests are designed to tell if your urine or blood contains a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Definition: Web M.D. www.webmd.com
STD Diagnosis
Ask your doctor to test you for STDs during your annual physical, even if you have no symptoms. If you test positive, your sexual partners will need treatment. STDs may be detected during a physical exam; through Pap smears; and in tests of blood, urine, and genital and anal secretions. Definition: Web M.D. www.webmd.com
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine – MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov
Strep
Strep throat is most common in children between ages 5 and 15, although anyone can get it. Strep throat is spread by person-to-person contact with fluids from the nose or saliva. It commonly spreads among family or household members. Symptoms appear about 2 to 5 days after coming in contact with the strep germ. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine – MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov
Pap Smears
The Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. Most cervical cancers can be detected early if a woman has routine Pap smears. Screening should start at age 21. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine – MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov
Endometrial Biopsy
The examination is done to help find the cause of: Abnormal menstrual periods (heavy, prolonged, or irregular bleeding); Bleeding after menopause. The test is usually done in women over age 35. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine – MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov
Wet Mount
Defined as a spectrum of conditions that cause vaginal and sometimes vulvar symptoms, such as itching, burning, irritation, odor, and vaginal discharge. Source: American Family Physician www.aafp.org