Medical test

A medical test is a medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment. Medical tests such as, physical and visual exams, diagnostic imaging, genetic testing, chemical and cellular analysis, relating to clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics, are typically performed in a medical setting.

For sociological tests, see Laboratory studies. For laboratory test, see Blood test.
"Medical investigation" redirects here. For for the television series, see Medical Investigation.
Medical test
X-ray of a hand. X-rays are a common medical test.
MeSHD019937
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