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Follow the links below to find information about blood testing.
Reviewed February 2009
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Monitoring your health
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Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
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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.
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Nov 2009
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Hepatitis B - sexual health contacts
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Hepatitis A
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Oct 2009
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HIV and AIDS
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Legionnaires' disease
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Better Health Channel
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Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia which 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. The bacteria are also found 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.
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Sep 2009
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Full blood count (FBC) - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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A full blood count is a common blood test that measures the number and status of different types of blood cells, including red cells, white cells and platelets.
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Aug 2009
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Family cancer clinics in Australia
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Provides information about family clinics and links to family cancer clinics in Australia.
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Aug 2009
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Genetic testing for family cancer
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Provides information about genetic testing for those with a family history of cancer
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Aug 2009
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Rhesus-negative blood and pregnancy - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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If you have rhesus negative blood, your fetus may be at risk for health problems. This is true only if the fetus has Rh positive blood. A simple test followed by treatment can help prevent problems.
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Aug 2009
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About the Prostate Health Improvement Program (Mr PHIP)
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Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
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Mr PHIP is a prostate cancer education program for South Australian men and their families. Modules cover each stage in the development of prostate cancer including whether or not to have a PSA test.
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Leg deep venous thrombosis
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected lower limb deep venous thrombosis.
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May 2009
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Anticoagulants - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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For some people, the blood's natural clotting process needs to be slowed down. Medications known as anticoagulants are often the answer.
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Feb 2009
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Blood count
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Newborn screening
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Better Health Channel
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Every newborn in Australia is given a blood test to check for the presence of particular genetic or metabolic disorders, including phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis. The few drops of blood needed for the test are taken by pricking your baby's heel.
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Dec 2008
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Thrombophilia testing for prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Thrombophilia is the term used to describe an hereditary or acquired predisposition to thromboembolism (the formation of a venous clot), which manifests itself as either deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). The presence of thrombophili...
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Oct 2008
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Diabetes: monitoring and treating - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Treating diabetes may involve the use of insulin and hypoglycaemic agents, as well as modifying lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.
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Aug 2008
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Cholesterol testing
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on cholesterol testing written by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2008
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