Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Allen Test
- Allergy Tests
- Ankle-Brachial Index Test
- Asthma Challenge Tests
- Autopsy
- Body Fat Testing
- Body Temperature Measurement
- Bowel Transit Time Test
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Calf Squeeze Test
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Testing
- Diabetes Testing
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Dix-Hallpike Test
- Electroencephalogram
- Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Studies
- Electronystagmogram
- Epilepsy Tests
- Erection Problems Tests
- Esophagus Tests
- Evoked Potential Test
- Eye Tests and Exams
- Fibromyalgia Testing
- Gait Analysis
- Genetic Testing and Screening
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Hearing Tests
- Heart Tests
- Home Blood Pressure Test
- Home Pregnancy Test
- Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Test
- Infertility Testing
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Testing
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Lung Function Tests
- Nasal Endoscopy
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Nerve Function Tests
- NICU Tests
- Pre- and Post-Massage Test
- Prenatal Tests and Screening
- Pulse Measurement
- Sleep Studies
- Straight-Leg Test
- Tilt Table Test
- Urodynamic Testing
- Wood's Light Exam
Other Tests
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The blood supply to your hand normally comes from two arteries: the radial artery and the ulnar artery. Before drawing blood for an arterial blood gas test, your health professional will make sure that both arteries are open and working correctly. A procedure called the Allen test may be used to find out if the blood...
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Provides overview of tests used to find out what a person might be allergic to. Covers skin and blood tests. Explains why and how each test is done. Discusses risks. Explains results and offers points to consider before having tests.
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Learn what an ankle-brachial test is, why it's done, and what the results might mean.
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Learn about asthma tests for children.
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Exercise challenge and inhalation challenge tests are sometimes used to diagnose asthma and workplace asthma (occupational asthma). In an exercise challenge test, spirometry is done before and after you exercise on a treadmill or an exercise...