Significance of Diagnostic test
Diagnostic tests are medical procedures used to identify diseases or conditions based on various assessments, including laboratory analyses, imaging studies, and patient evaluations. They are integral in diagnosing diseases like HIV, COVID-19, and various cancers. These tests help ascertain the presence, absence, or specific characteristics of conditions, guiding treatment decisions. While diagnostic tests are essential for healthcare, their overuse can lead to mismanagement and economic burden, highlighting the need for careful application in clinical contexts.
Synonyms: Screening test, Assessment, Evaluation, Examination, Analysis, Check-up, Screening, Investigation
In Dutch: Diagnostische test; In Finnish: Diagnostinen testi; In Spanish: Prueba de diagn贸stico
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Hindu concept of 'Diagnostic test'
In Hinduism, a Diagnostic test involves procedures to uncover the causes of digestive issues, incorporating laboratory and imaging studies that evaluate symptoms and medical history for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Procedures performed to identify underlying causes of digestive disorders for appropriate treatment.[1] (2) A series of laboratory and imaging studies conducted to determine a diagnosis based on patient symptoms and medical history.[2]
The concept of Diagnostic test in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Diagnostic test" pertains to procedures confirming diseases, highlighted specifically in the context of Wilson's disease, where such tests are critical for accurate assessment and identification of the condition's presence.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is one of the activities performed by clinical psychologists, according to surveys, along with psychotherapy, teaching, clinical supervision, research, writing, consultation and administration.[3] (2) This is a procedure used to determine the presence or absence of a disease, and the availability of the test limits its use in low socioeconomically developed countries.[4] (3) This refers to a medical procedure to detect the presence or absence of a disease or condition, and the study compares two such tests.[5] (4) This refers to the ideal approach for identifying typhoid fever, with characteristics such as being rapid, specific, sensitive, and cost-effective for effective disease management.[6] (5) This is a medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, conditions, and other medical conditions in a person.[7]