Understanding Lab Test Results

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: July 9, 2007
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine

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Topic Contents
 Overview
 Why It Is Done
 Results
 Home Test Kits
 What Affects the Test
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