Diagnostics

Medical diagnostics is the process of identifying diseases, conditions, or injuries through various tests and evaluations. Once a diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment is prescribed based on the underlying cause.

Types of Diagnostics can include:

1. Laboratory Tests

• Blood Tests (e.g., CBC, lipid profile, liver function tests)
• Urine Tests (e.g., urinalysis, kidney function tests)
• Microbiological Tests (e.g., cultures for infections, PCR tests)

2. Imaging Tests

• X-ray – For detecting fractures, lung infections, etc.
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) – For soft tissue and brain scans.
• CT Scan (Computed Tomography) – For detailed cross-sectional imaging
• Ultrasound – For pregnancy monitoring, organ scans, etc.

3. Endoscopic & Biopsy Procedures

• Colonoscopy/Gastroscopy – For digestive tract evaluation.
• Biopsy – Collecting tissue samples for cancer or disease analysis.

4. Genetic & Molecular Testing

• DNA Testing – For inherited conditions.
• Cancer Markers – Detecting tumor presence.