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  1. Growth hormone stimulation test - series (image) 
    ... concentrated secretion) and sporadic manner. Thus, a single test of the GH level is usually not performed. ... Why the test is performed: This test is typically performed on infants and children to identify human growth hormone (hGH) deficiency ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100146_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Stomach acid test (image) 
    The stomach acid test is a test to evaluate the capacity of the parietal cells in the stomach to secrete acid. The test is performed by aspirating fluid through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8938.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pregnancy test (image) 
    The qualitative urine human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test is a pregnancy test that can be performed at home by a woman to determine pregnancy. To perform the test the woman places ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9103.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Allergy skin prick or scratch test (image) 
    ... common methods of allergy testing is the scratch test or skin prick test. The test involves placing a small amount of the suspected ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19344.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Toddler test (image) 
    With proper preparation prior to a test or procedure, a toddler's fear and anxiety may be reduced. Preparing a child for a test may include going through the steps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9977.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. High blood pressure tests (image) 
    Routine lab tests are recommended before beginning treatment of high blood pressure to determine organ or tissue damage or other risk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19232.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. RAST test (image) 
    The RAST (Radioallergosorbent test) is a laboratory test performed on blood. It tests for the amount of specific IgE antibodies in the blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19334.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Intradermal allergy test reactions (image) 
    ... individual is allergic to a specific allergen. The test involves injection of a small amount of the ... small hive with swelling and redness. The intradermal test is more sensitive than the skin prick test ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19345.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Forward bend test (image) 
    The forward bend test is a test used most often in schools and doctor's offices to screen for scoliosis. During the test, the child bends forward with the feet ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19465.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Fasting plasma glucose test (image) 
    The fasting plasma glucose test is the simplest and fastest way to measure blood glucose and diagnose diabetes. Fasting means that you have had nothing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19723.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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