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Common Human Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) [Detects infections, anemia, and other hematological disorders]
• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) [Checks for electrolyte imbalances and kidney function]
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) [Assesses overall metabolic function, liver and kidney health]
• Lipid Panel [Measures cholesterol levels and assesses cardiovascular risk]
• Liver Function Tests [Evaluates liver health and detects liver diseases]
• Thyroid Function Tests [Assesses thyroid gland function]
• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) [Monitors long-term blood glucose control in diabetes]
• Urinalysis [Detects urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and other metabolic disorders]
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) [Records the electrical activity of the heart]
• Chest X-Ray [Examines the lungs, heart, and chest structures]
• Mammogram [Screens for breast cancer]
• Pap Smear [Detects cervical cancer and precancerous conditions]
• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test [Screens for prostate cancer]
• Colonoscopy [Examines the colon for polyps, cancer, and other abnormalities]
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD) [Visualizes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for abnormalities]
• CT Scan (Computed Tomography) [Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the body]
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) [Produces detailed images of organs and tissues]
• Ultrasound [Uses sound waves to visualize internal organs and structures]
• Bone Density Scan (DEXA) [Measures bone mineral density and assesses osteoporosis risk]
• Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) [Evaluates lung function and diagnoses respiratory conditions]
• Allergy Testing [Identifies specific allergens causing allergic reactions]
• Skin Biopsy [Examines skin tissue for dermatological conditions and skin cancers]
• Blood Cultures [Detects bloodstream infections]
• HIV Test [Screens for Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection]
• Hepatitis Panel [Detects hepatitis A, B, and C infections]
• Influenza Test [Identifies influenza virus infection]
• Strep Throat Test [Detects Streptococcus bacteria causing strep throat]
• COVID-19 Test [Detects SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19]
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test [Screens for tuberculosis infection]
• Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test [Helps diagnose rheumatoid arthritis]
• Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test [Detects autoimmune disorders]
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test [Measures inflammation in the body]
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) [Assesses inflammation and monitors inflammatory diseases]
• Genetic Testing [Identifies genetic mutations associated with inherited conditions]
• Amniocentesis [Tests for genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus]
• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) [Detects genetic and chromosomal disorders in a fetus]
• Serum Electrolyte Tests [Measures electrolyte levels in the blood]
• Blood Gas Analysis (Arterial Blood Gas) [Assesses oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and acid-base balance]
• Cardiac Enzyme Tests [Detects heart muscle damage]
• Troponin Test [Identifies heart attacks]
• BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide) Test [Assesses heart failure]
• Urine Culture [Identifies bacteria causing urinary tract infections]
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test [Evaluates kidney function]
• Creatinine Test [Assesses kidney function]
• Glycated Hemoglobin (A1c) Test [Monitors blood sugar control over time]
• D-dimer Test [Helps diagnose blood clotting disorders]
• Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) [Screens for colorectal cancer]
• Barium Swallow [Evaluates swallowing disorders and gastrointestinal tract abnormalities]
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) [Records electrical activity of the brain]
• Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) [Diagnoses infections, bleeding, and neurological conditions in the cerebrospinal fluid]