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The glabella tap test is a neurological test used to assess the glabella reflex. It involves tapping on the forehead to elicit a blinking reflex that is eventually suppressed by the individual. A positive test (in which blinking is not suppressed) is commonly seen in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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Glabella tap test
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The Trendelenburg test is used in a musculoskeletal examination to assess the function of the gluteal muscles.
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Trendelenburg
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The Mentzer index is a calculated value used to differentiate between iron deficiency anaemia and beta thalassaemia.
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Mentzer index
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This patient likely has Sjogren’s syndrome. This is suggested by the gritty eyes (dry eyes) and pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia which occurs due to vaginal dryness), accompanied by Raynaud’s syndrome in her hands. Schirmer's test is a commonly performed test to assess for dry eyes and involves the use of a 35mm x 5mm filter paper test strip.
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Schirmer
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The Coombs test is a laboratory test used in the diagnosis of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.
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Coombs
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Sjogren syndrome
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A 36-year-old woman presents to her GP complaining of burning in her fingers. She mentions that they turn blue in the cold.

She later reveals that she is having trouble with gritty eyes, and confides that she is experiencing pain during sexual intercourse.

The GP decides to conduct a simple test of her eyes using a 35mm x 5mm filter paper test strip.

What is the name of the test being conducted?
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