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Laboratory Tests

If you've ever had to give a tube of blood or a little cup of urine in your doctor's office, you've had a laboratory test. Laboratory tests check a sample of your blood, urine or body tissues. A technician or your doctor analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal range. The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person to person. Many factors affect test results. These include

Your doctor may also compare your results to results from previous tests. Laboratory tests are often part of a routine checkup to look for changes in your health. They also help doctors diagnose medical conditions, plan or evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases.


External Resources

National Testing Laboratories, Ltd. - Independent testing lab for home drinking water potability and well water. Products and information available for residential and commercial.

AgroPro Soil Testing - Online shopping site offering convenient soil test packages including all you need to receive a complete laboratory analysis of your soil.

Earth Science Laboratories Inc. - This site offers information on Non-Chlorine pool and spa care. Site includes interactive water testing and listing of dealers in your area.

Lustre Products - Features laboratory tested and proven line of orange peel cleaning products to people all across the United States.

Assured Testing Resources - Drug free urine substitution system delivers laboratory tested drug, alcohol, and nicotine free urine.

Ageless Foundation Laboratories - Growth hormone formula in capsule form, and hormone imbalance test kits.

BioTest Laboratories - Seller of Bio-test supplements.

ABBA Laboratory Services, Inc. - Provider of kits used for paternity and drug testing at home.

YorkTest Laboratories - Specializing in tests for pregnancy, cystitis, and prostate disorders. Also offering anti-allergy bedding and books on food intolerance.

Rx Solutions - Offers those buying, selling, renting or remodeling homes, EPA laboratory backed environmental testing products for lead paint, lead dust, drinking and bathing water and radon gas.



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