All Entries in the "TESTS AND PROCEDURES" Category
A False Positive Pregnancy Test – Why Does It Happen?
To understand why you may sometimes end up with a false positive pregnancy test you need to understand how the common or garden variety of home pregnancy test kits work.
The modern pregnancy test has made it a simple matter to confirm a pregnancy by the simple expedient of peeing on a stick.
The test device works [...]
When Does The Pregnancy Test Show A False Positive?
The common home pregnancy test kit is usually quite fool proof and 99% of the time it will give you a correct reading of the pregnant or non pregnant state of a woman.
However, in some rare cases, a home pregnancy test will display a false positive and [...]
New Test Could Recognize Premature Birth False Alarms
New research suggests that a simple test can help reliably find out whether signs of an imminent premature delivery are likely to result in a false alarm.
Less than half of pregnant women showing these signs actually go on to give birth soon after, and they have to often undergo unnecessary tests.
A test called fetal fibronectin [...]
Paternity Testing Home Kits: How Do They Work?
Time was when they said that you always know who the mother is, but the fact of the father; well that was always open to conjecture.
Until now that is; with paternity testing becoming ever more common and with almost 100 percent accuracy, it is possible to state without doubt who the father [...]
What Prenatal Tests Should You Consider?
Prenatal diagnosis of any abnormalities can be done by a range of available prenatal tests.
These prenatal tests can detect birth defects such as neural tube defects, Down syndrome, chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases and other conditions, such as spina bifida, cleft palate, Tay Sachs disease, sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, and [...]
How Do Digital Pregnancy Tests Work?
The days when you had to go to a doctor for an expensive test to diagnose pregnancy are long gone.
Today you can go into any drug store, mega mart, or even some convenience stores, and buy a pregnancy test that is as reliable as the ones they use in medical offices.
You [...]
Should You Have An Amniocentesis?
When you are pregnant, it is only natural to want to know that your baby is healthy.
One prenatal test that can provide information about your baby’s health is an amniocentesis.
It is most often performed when you are about 12 to 16 weeks pregnant, though it can also be performed closer to [...]
Having A D&C (Dilation And Curettage) Surgery
Sometimes the unforeseen happens. You may only be a month or two pregnant when you begin to feel pain in your abdomen and when you rush to the bathroom, you are bleeding profusely. You are having a miscarriage.
This is not something that any women wants to go through but now [...]
Why A Thyroid Function Test Is Important?
In an ideal world every pregnant woman should have a simple thyroid test performed to examine her thyroid function, because the symptoms of thyroid problems are often masked by all the changes that take place in the body during this time.
Consequently, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can result in a miscarriage or brain damage [...]
Quad Screen Test To Determine The Risk Of Carrying Genetic Disorders
One of the most important “maternal blood screening tests” is the quad screen test.
Four specific substances will be tested under this test.
They include: hCG (Human chorionic gonadotrophin), AFP (Alpha fetoprotein), inhibin-A and Estriol.
hCG is a hormone that is created within the placenta.
AFP is produced by the fetus.
Inhibin-A is a protein which is [...]
