Missing Hardware Test Disc

I have an iMac, Late 2006 Intel Core Duo. I need to run the Apple Hardware Test from the CD, but magically, it seems to have grown legs and is separated from the other discs which were in the original box.
I have a different disc, called the Apple Protection Plan with some tech tools application on it.
Is there anyone familiar enough to know if this is what I should be using? I walked and talked with the Apple experts at an Apple Store and they said I should have the apple hardware disc and to boot that up holding down the D key. But I don't have a specific disc "Apple Hardware Test" disc in my arsenal of Mac discs. If someone could clarify that for me or knows a link where I can download and burn a new test disc, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
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Insert the first Mac OS X Install Disk, and then press the D key. Intel Macs don't use a standalone disk for it.
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