Topics about tests and procedures

There are hundreds of different tests and procedures used to diagnose and monitor your health. Find out about the more common ones used, as well as what questions to ask your doctor to make sure you really need a test.

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What is a blood test?
What tests are used for diabetes?
Digestive system – tests and procedures
Heart conditions – tests and procedures
Pregnancy screening tests and checks
Women's health – tests and procedures
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test
C-reactive protein test
What do my cholesterol results mean?
Ferritin test
Full blood count (FBC) – in-depth information
HbA1c test – diagnosing diabetes and pre-diabetes
Hearing tests in adults
Hearing tests – babies
Kidney function blood test – in-depth information
Liver function tests (LFT) – basic information
Nasal swab test
Prothrombin time (PT) test and INR
Prostate screening
Spirometry
Thyroid function test – in-depth information
Tuberculin skin test
Urine testing
Bone scan
Chest x-ray
CT scan
DEXA scan
Lumbar puncture test
MRI scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound scans in pregnancy
X-ray