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Medical tests can detect, diagnose or assess your risk of developing a medical condition. The results can help you and your doctor decide on treatment. Screening tests can provide early warning of health risks.

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Topic: Pregnancy tests

Pregnancy - prenatal tests

A range of tests is available to pregnant women to confirm pregnancy and monitor the baby's development in the womb.

Pregnancy testing

Sometimes, a home pregnancy test may be positive when a woman isn’t pregnant.

Pregnancy tests - chorionic villus sampling

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that checks the baby for some abnormalities.

Pregnancy tests - ultrasound

Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check the baby’s development and to help pick up any abnormalities.