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Tests (pronunciation: /tɛsts/), from the Old French test meaning "small vessel", are a method of assessing a person's abilities, characteristics, or performance. In the context of medicine, tests are often used to diagnose or monitor disease.
Types of Tests
There are many types of medical tests, including:
- Blood tests: These are used to analyze the components of blood, such as red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. They can be used to diagnose a wide range of conditions, from anemia to cancer.
- Imaging tests: These include X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. They are used to create images of the inside of the body, which can help diagnose conditions and guide treatment.
- Genetic tests: These are used to identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins that may indicate a genetic disorder.
- Biopsy: This involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body to examine under a microscope. It can be used to diagnose cancer and other conditions.
- Urine tests: These are used to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine. They can be used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and urinary tract infections.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Screening: The process of testing for disease when there are no symptoms.
- Laboratory: A place where tests are carried out on clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of a patient.
- Pathology: The study of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tests
- Wikipedia's article - Tests
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