The most common systems used for classifying blood types are the ABO blood group system and the Rhesus (Rh) type system.
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Health checks you should have: a checklist
Everyone should have regular examinations and screening tests to help detect diseases early, before symptoms have developed.
Health checks men should have
What screening tests, examinations and self-checks should men do to stay healthy and detect conditions as early as possible?
CT scan
A CT scan is a sophisticated X-ray that takes a 3-dimensional picture of any part of the body using a computer.
Helicobacter pylori test: simple test for stomach germ
Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach can be diagnosed using several different tests, including a breath test.
Liver function testing
Find out about the substances tested in liver function tests (blood tests) and how they can help determine the health of your liver.
Cholesterol tests
Abnormally high cholesterol levels may not give you any symptoms, so a blood test is the best way to check whether you have high cholesterol.
Electrocardiogram – ECG
An electrocardiogram is a medical test, commonly called an ECG or EKG, that uses a machine to measure and record the electrical activity in the heart.
Lung function tests
Lung function tests, or pulmonary function or breathing tests, can show how well your lungs and airways are working, help diagnose respiratory conditions and monitor the response to treatments.
Diabetes and urine glucose monitoring
Urine glucose monitoring was previously used to monitor glucose (sugar) levels in diabetes, but has been replaced by blood glucose monitoring. However, urine glucose tests may occasionally be done in some circumstances.
