List of medical tests

Medical Tests

A Medical Test (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl tɛst/) is a kind of Healthcare procedure that is performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, and determine a course of treatment.

Etymology

The term "Medical Test" comes from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician" and the Old English word "test" meaning "cupel".

Types of Medical Tests

There are several types of medical tests, each designed to help in the diagnosis or monitoring of different conditions or diseases. Some of the most common types of medical tests include:

• Blood Test: A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick.
• Urine Test: A urine test is a routine test used to check for abnormalities in the urine. It is also known as urinalysis.
• Imaging Test: Imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, are used to create pictures of the inside of your body.
• Biopsy: A biopsy is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
• Genetic Test: Genetic tests are medical tests that identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins.

Related Terms

• Diagnostic Test: A diagnostic test is a procedure performed to confirm or determine the presence of disease in an individual suspected of having a disease, usually following the report of symptoms, or based on other medical test results.
• Screening Test: A screening test is a medical test or procedure performed to detect a disease in individuals who might be at risk but who have no symptoms.
• Laboratory Test: A laboratory test is a procedure in which a sample of blood, urine, other bodily fluid, or tissue is examined to get information about a person’s health.

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