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A vitamin B test measures the amount of one or more B vitamins in your blood or urine (pee). B vitamins are nutrients that your body needs to work well and stay healthy. There are eight different types. All together, they are called the “B vitamin complex.”
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A vitamin E test measures the amount of vitamin E in your blood. Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol) is a nutrient that is found in every cell of your body. It helps your nerves and muscles work well, prevents blood clots, and boosts your immune system so it can fight off infections from germs .
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Blood tests are used to measure or look at cells, chemicals, proteins, or other substances in your blood . Blood testing, also known as blood work, is one of the most common types of lab tests. Blood work is often included as part of a regular checkup . Blood tests are also used to:
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This test looks for white blood cells in a sample of your stool (poop). White blood cells are also called leukocytes, so this test is sometimes called a leukocytes in stool test.
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A white blood count measures the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in your blood. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are part of your immune system . They are a type of blood cell made in your bone marrow and found in your blood and lymph tissue (part of your immune system). If you are injured or get sick, the white blood cells will travel through your bloodstream and tissues to where they are needed. There, they will help your body fight off infections and other diseases.
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Xylose, also known as D-xylose, is a type of sugar ( carbohydrate ) that is normally easily absorbed by your intestines. A xylose test checks the level of xylose in both your blood and urine to see how well you absorb carbohydrates.
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A Zika virus test looks for signs of the Zika infection in your blood or urine. Zika is a type of flavivirus, as is dengue fever and West Nile . Like those viral infections , Zika is usually spread by mosquitoes , especially in areas with tropical climates, such as parts of Central and South America, Africa, Mexico, and islands in the Caribbean and Pacific. Because Zika can enter bodily fluids such as blood, urine (pee), and semen, it can also spread through sex with an infected person or from a pregnant woman to her fetus.
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