Tuesday 26 July 2011

Digeorge Syndrome: How to Diagnose

Your doctor will ask about symptoms and medical history, and do a physical exam. Other tests may include:
  • Blood tests-to rule out other conditions, detect parathyroid hormone levels, and discover immune problems
  • Genetic tests-to look for deletions in chromosome 22
  • Chest x-ray-a test that uses radiation to take pictures of structures inside the body, especially to determine if the thymus is present.

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