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Maternity Appointments from the Comfort of Home | Kaiser Per...

New care option offers pregnant patients a mix of in-person and video visits.

Phosphate in Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente

The phosphate urine test measures the amount of phosphate in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours (24-hour urine test). Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains the mineral phosphorus. The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves function, and make muscles contract. Most...

COVID-19 Testing, Testing — Get Results in 1, 2, 3 | Kaiser ...

Testing is the most important way you can help control the spread of COVID-19.

D-Xylose Absorption Test | Kaiser Permanente

The D-xylose absorption test measures the level of D-xylose, a type of sugar, in a blood or urine sample. This test is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients in food. D-xylose is normally easily absorbed by the intestines. When problems with absorption occur, D-xylose is...

Tips for Ensuring a Safe and Healthy College Experience | Ka...

Students should study up on their care options to ace their school experience.

Catecholamines in Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente

Catecholamines (say "kat-uh-KOH-luh-meens") are hormones made mostly by your adrenal glands as a reaction to stress. When you feel stressed, these hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also lower the amount of blood that goes to the skin and intestines...

Genetic Testing and Customized Cancer Care | Kaiser Permanen...

Harold Newman had advanced prostate cancer. Genetic testing helped expand his future treatment options and safeguard the health of his family members.

Amylase Test | Kaiser Permanente

An amylase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a sample of blood taken from a vein or in a sample of urine. Normally, only low levels of amylase are found in the blood or urine. But if the pancreas or salivary glands become damaged or blocked, more amylase is usually released into the blood and urine. In the...

Collaborative Care for Serious Mental Health Conditions | Ka...

An innovative telehealth program gives patients direct access to pharmacists with specialty training in psychiatric medicine.

Bronchoscopy | Kaiser Permanente

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing device called a bronchoscope. During a bronchoscopy, your doctor will examine your throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways. This procedure may be done to diagnose problems with the airway, the lungs, or the lymph nodes...

The Fastest Path to Care | Kaiser Permanente

Available 24/7 with no appointment, e-visits offer Kaiser Permanente members quick, convenient online care for many health concerns such as flu or COVID-19 symptoms.

Making (virtual) house calls | Kaiser Permanente

With expanded telehealth options, Kaiser Permanente members get convenient access to safe and high-quality care that meets the needs of the moment.

Electrophysiology (EP) Study | Kaiser Permanente

An electrophysiology study, or EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. In this test, the doctor inserts flexible tubes called catheters into blood vessels. These blood vessels are typically in the groin or neck. Then the doctor threads these...

How to Get Better Sleep | Kaiser Permanente

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you aren’t alone. Learn how to improve sleep hygiene and sleep better with tips and tools from Kaiser Permanente.

Bilirubin Test | Kaiser Permanente

A bilirubin test measures the amount of bilirubin in a blood sample. Bilirubin is a brownish yellow substance found in bile. It is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal color. Bilirubin circulates in the...

Speed Saves Lives: Fast Stroke Treatment Key to Survival | K...

When a stroke happens, minutes matter, and Kaiser Permanente treats strokes with clot-busting medication more than twice as fast as the national average.

Sodium (Na) in Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente

A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks for how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how...

COVID-19 testing information | Kaiser Permanente

Information about COVID-19 self-tests and PCR tests, and how Kaiser Permanente health plans cover testing.

Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance Tests | Kaiser Permanente

Creatinine and creatinine clearance tests measure the level of the waste product creatinine (say "kree-AT-uh-neen") in your blood and urine. These tests tell how well your kidneys are working. Another substance, creatine (say "KREE-uh-teen"), is formed when food is changed into energy through a process called...

Grateful for the Gift of Speech | Kaiser Permanente

After experiencing a stroke, K-9 handler Lameka Bell regained near-total speech functionality through speech therapy at Kaiser Permanente.

Colic | Kaiser Permanente

What is colic? All babies cry, but sometimes a baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. This extreme type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents and caregivers, colic is normal for some babies. Doctors usually diagnose colic when a...

Common Pharmacy Questions | Kaiser Permanente

A list of commonly asked pharmacy questions.

Cortisol in Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente

A cortisol test measures the level of the hormone cortisol in a 24-hour sample of urine. The cortisol level may show problems with the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol levels get higher when the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol...

New Member | Kaiser Permanente

If you’re new to Kaiser Permanente, we’ll help you get set up. Find a doctor, transfer your prescriptions, and register on kp.org.

Aldosterone in Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente

An aldosterone test measures the level of aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands) in the urine. Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the blood. The kidney hormone renin normally stimulates the...