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Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)

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Sometimes you need a medical test to give your doctor more information about your health. These videos show what happens in 10 of the most common medical tests.

  • Getting a Blood Test

    Getting a Blood Test

    Getting a blood test usually takes less than a minute and gives doctors all kinds of clues about your health.

  • Getting a Breathing Test (Spirometry)

    Getting a Breathing Test (Spirometry)

    This test measures how strong your lungs are. It's as easy as blowing out birthday candles!

  • Getting a CT Scan

    Getting a CT Scan

    A CT scan takes pictures of what's going on inside your body - and it doesn't hurt.

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