Clinical test
Clinical test
A Clinical test (pronunciation: /ˈklɪnɪkəl tɛst/) is a procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment.
Etymology
The term "Clinical" is derived from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bed", referring to the practice of caring for patients, and "test" comes from the Old French "test", meaning "small vessel".
Types of Clinical Tests
There are several types of clinical tests, including:
- Blood test: A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample to measure various components present in the blood.
- Urine test: A test performed on a urine sample to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine.
- Imaging test: A type of medical test that creates pictures of areas inside the body.
- Biopsy: A medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination.
- Genetic test: A type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes.
- Diagnostic test: A type of medical test performed to aid in the diagnosis or detection of disease.
- Screening test: A type of medical test that is used to detect disease in individuals who do not yet have signs or symptoms.
- Laboratory test: A medical procedure that involves testing samples of blood, urine, or other tissues or substances in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical test
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical test
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