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Blood Test: Estradiol for Parents
Estradiol is the most important form of the hormone estrogen. Doctors may order an estradiol test if puberty seems to be starting earlier or later than expected, or to evaluate menstrual problems.
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Test-Taking Tips for Teens
Do you sweat, chew your pencil, and feel butterflies in your stomach as your teacher hands out a test? Study these test-taking tips!
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Blood Test: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) for Parents
A luteinizing hormone (LH) test measures the level of this hormone in the bloodstream. LH plays an important role in sexual development.
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Prenatal Tests: Second Trimester for Parents
Find out what tests may be offered to you during weeks 13 through 26 of pregnancy.
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Test Anxiety for Teens
Everyone feels a little nervous and stressed before a test. For some people, this normal anxiety can be intense.
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Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) for Parents
A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test is used to evaluate blood's ability to clot. It may be done as part of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder or to monitor the effects of blood-thinning medicine.
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Urine Test: Protein for Parents
The urine protein test is most commonly used to screen for kidney disease and also can help monitor kidney function.
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Blood Test: Prothrombin Time (PT) for Parents
Doctors may order a PT test as part of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder or to monitor the effects of blood-thinning medicine.
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Prenatal Tests: First Trimester for Parents
Find out what tests may be offered to you during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Stress Less Over Tests for Teens
Find out how to handle the stress that comes with tests.