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This test uses sound waves (ultrasound) to take pictures of your heart. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.
A tuberculin skin test (TST) can tell your health care provider if you may have been contact with the germs that cause tuberculosis (TB). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, what to expect after the test, and follow-up instructions. It also lists who should not get the test.
A visual field test measures your peripheral and mid-peripheral vision (side vision). The pamphlet explains how to prepare for the test, how the test is done, and how to get your test results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Oncotype DX is a test panel used to predict whether a patient with breast cancer could benefit from chemotherapy in addition to hormone therapy. This pamphlet gives information to help you decide if the Oncotype Dx test is right for you.