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Alternate Names : Dysmenorrhea. Menstrual cramps are the pain and cramping some women experience during their monthly periods. The term dysmenorrhea usually refers to pain and cramps severe enough to prevent normal activity






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CHEM-7

Alternate Names : SMAC7, SMA7

Overview & Description | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

In the past, the CHEM-7 was a set of seven tests that was performed on a single sample of blood. Doctors used to order groups or panels of laboratory tests in order to rule out different conditions. Now, doctors most often order each laboratory test separately depending on a person's specific condition.

Who is a candidate for the test?

This information can be found in the article for each test (see below for links to each test component).

How is the test performed?

This information can be found in the article for each test (see below for links to each test component).


   

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CHEM-7: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Melinda Murray Ratini, DO
Date Reviewed: 06/03/02



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Alternate Names : Dysmenorrhea. Menstrual cramps are the pain and cramping some women experience during their monthly periods. The term dysmenorrhea usually refers to pain and cramps severe enough to prevent normal activity



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