Blood Testing

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Updated December 2011

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Title:   HIV and AIDS
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). People who are infected with the virus are said to be HIV positive. Over time (usually many years), HIV affects a person's immune system, which means the body is less able to protect itself from disease. When the immune system has been badly damaged by HIV infection, people can get sick from infection or cancers. At this stage of HIV infection, a person is said to have AIDS.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Legionnaires' disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia that can be fatal. Early treatment can prevent the disease becoming severe. Legionella bacteria are found in natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes, creeks and hot springs, as well as in spas, potting mix, warm water systems and artificial systems that use water for cooling, heating or industrial processes, such as cooling towers. Early symptoms are similar to flu symptoms.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Family cancer clinics in Australia
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia provides information about genetic testing for family cancer at family cancer clinics in Australia.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Genetic testing for family cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia provides information about genetic testing for family cancer.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Blood count
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells. Blood cells include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Many conditions can cause an abnormal blood count.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Thyroid function tests
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Thyroid disorders can be difficult to detect clinically, but thyroid function tests can assist in making a diagnosis.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Maternal serum screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The maternal serum screening test (MSS) is a blood test for pregnant women in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. The test helps determine the risk of certain abnormalities that may affect the unborn child such as Down syndrome, Edward syndrome and spina bifida. The test does not detect whether a condition is definitely present.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Portable blood glucose meters
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Portable blood glucose meters and strips which use the enzyme glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinoline quinone (GDH-PQQ) have the potential to also detect the sugars galactose and xylose and maltose and hence provide a false high glucose reading in the presence of these substances.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Full blood count (FBC, full blood test or complete blood count, CBC)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   A full blood count (FBC) is a very common clinical procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. An FBC tests for disorders and abnormalities of the blood, and can also give an indication of disease present in other organs.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   The interpretation of arterial blood gases
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Arterial blood gas analysis is used to measure the pH and the partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood.The investigation is relatively easy to perform and yields information that can guide the management of acute and chronic illnesses.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Hepatitis A
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Hepatitis A, also known as infectious hepatitis, is an acute infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. The seriousness of the disease can vary. Some people, especially small children, may not show any symptoms even though they may have the virus and can pass it onto others. The disease is usually more serious in adults than in children.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Uterine cancer: symptoms and diagnosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Did you know Pap tests cannot detect cancer of the uterus? Find out how uterine cancer can be diagnosed.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Hepatitis B - sexual health contacts
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most serious types of hepatitis. Hepatitis B is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on glomerular filtration rate (GFR), a value used to help measure kidney function.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Intrapartum fetal scalp lactate sampling for fetal assessment in the presence of a non-reassuring fetal heart rate trace
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A fetal heart rate that is abnormal or not reassuring during labour may be caused by the inability of the baby to adapt to decreases in oxygen supply during the birth. Inadequate oxygen supply may lead to the development of acidosis (low pH levels) and ...
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Monitoring your health
Publisher:   Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:   Having regular health check ups can give you an early warning about changes in your health, and give you more time to decide what to do about them. This section outlines what you need to monitor.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   eGFR estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   A measure of kidney function - your eGFR is a number you should know and understand
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Laboratory tests in the diagnosis of allergic diseases
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Laboratory investigations are a useful tool in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases and can provide aids to diagnose and assess disease activity.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Maternal serum screening test - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A blood test, the maternal serum screening test, is performed on many pregnant women.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gallstones: diagnosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Several tests may be used in the diagnosis of gallstones, including blood tests, ultrasound and cholangiography.
Date:   Oct 2009

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