diagnostic procedure
Test to diagnose
A diagnostic procedure is a medical test or examination used to identify a disease, condition, or injury.
The term covers everything from blood tests and imaging scans to biopsies and physical examinations.
The doctor ordered several diagnostic procedures to determine the cause of her symptoms.
In broader contexts, diagnostic procedure applies to any systematic method of identifying problems: The mechanic ran a diagnostic procedure on the engine.
- allergy testingDiagnosing immune hypersensitivities
- testEvaluative examination
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- swab testSample taken by rubbing
- lab workScientific testing and analysis
biopsy · screening · physical exam · electrocardiogram · urinalysis · DNA profiling · scan · bone scan · endoscopy · aptitude test · genetic testing · fault detection · lumbar puncture · fingerprint analysis · circuit testing · digital forensics · personality assessment · eye exam
diagnostic proceduretreatment
Care for an ailment
therapy · surgical intervention · medical treatment · intervention · surgery
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