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Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
STD testing: What's right for you?
Find out how your risk factors affect the types of tests you'll need for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Ringworm (scalp)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
Rheumatoid factor
Rheumatoid factor — This blood test can help diagnose autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren syndrome and lupus.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?
Learn about the pros and cons of the PSA test so you're ready to talk about prostate cancer screening with your doctor.
Positron emission tomography scan
Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
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