1 The kidneys act as filters and keep protein in your body. 2  Very little or no protein normally appears in the urine. 3  Protein in the urine may be an early sign that the kidney's filters have been damaged by disease, allowing protein to leak into the urine.
1 A good ovarian reserve is key for IVF success. 2  Dr. Schattman says two tests can help doctors estimate how many eggs you will get: Blood tests given on the second or third day of your cycle can analyze the level of follicle-stimulating hormone, and an ultrasound can determine an actual follicle count.
EKG and Echocardiogram Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 11/2016 An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) and/or an echocardiogram (an echo) help find problems with the heart muscle, valves, or rhythm. Some people may need one of these tests before chemotherapy to find a pre-existing heart condition.