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PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests are a reliable and accurate way to diagnose certain infectious diseases , some types of cancer , and certain genetic changes. The tests check for small amounts of genetic material of a pathogen (disease-causing organism) or abnormal cells in a sample of your blood, saliva, mucus, or tissue. The genetic material could be:
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A pleural fluid analysis is a group of tests that examine a sample of abnormal fluid that builds up in the space between your lungs and chest wall. This space is called the pleural space.
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A potassium blood test measures the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium is a type of electrolyte . Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in your body. They also help control muscle and nerve activity and perform other important functions.
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Prenatal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening is a blood test given during pregnancy . During pregnancy, some of the fetus's DNA circulates in the mother's bloodstream. A cfDNA screening checks this DNA to find out if the baby is more likely to have certain conditions caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes , such as Down syndrome .
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A testosterone levels test measures the amount of the hormone testosterone in a sample of your blood. Hormones are chemical messengers in your bloodstream that control the actions of certain cells or organs.
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