Tests - Medical / Diagnostic

This page provides access to information about medical tests and how to prepare for them. Each test description includes test overview, explanation how the test is done, possible risks and test results.

Information on parental diagnosis, genetic tests, pregnancy screening genetic counselling and other issues related to pregnancy and birth defects. Listed videos provide brief explanations from the experts in the field to the parents' commonly asked questions.

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This guide explains parental screening for three genetic disorders: Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18 and Open Neural Tube Defects. It discusses reasons for having parental screening tests and circumstances in which possibility of being tested should be consulted with your health care provider or genetic counsellor.

The guide provides a basic understanding of the diagnostic procedures and tools used in testing. Organized alphabetically, this comprehensive source gives information on more than 1000 commonly prescribed tests and procedures.

This fact sheet gives basic facts about colon cancer and explains briefly colonoscopy screening.

What kinds of vascular tests are most common? What happens when you have one? Will it hurt? Will it mean you need surgery? Find the most commonly prescribed vascular tests explained on these pages.