What is a Diagnostic Test, Pathlab and Full Body Checkup

Diagnostic tests or lab tests are done to identify, confirm or rule out any disease or disorder present in the human body. They are also done to screen medical conditions in individuals who have a higher risk of falling ill. The effectiveness of an on-going treatment can also be checked through these tests. Diagnostic tests also play a role in observing disease progression. Full body check-ups are advised for different age groups according to the diseases the age group is susceptible to. These full body checkups include a list of diagnostic tests along with doctor consultations. Diagnostic tests and lab tests are likewise necessary for the mother and child, during and after pregnancy. Diagnostic tests do not just include blood tests but imaging tests like MRI, CT scan, ultrasonography, as well.

Diagnostic tests can feel like a burden on the pocket. To ease this problem, Credihealth has made it possible to get these diagnostic tests and full body checkups at super-speciality hospitals, at a discounted price. Patients and individuals can avail these diagnostic and full-body tests at Manipal Hospitals, HCG Hospital, and Apollo Spectra Hospitals in Bangalore; Nanavati Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, NH SRCC Hospital and Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai; Apollo Spectra Hospitals, NH Dharamshila Hospital, Manipal Hospital and Venkateshwar Hospital in Delhi; American Oncology Institute, Citizens Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital and Omni Hospital in Hyderabad, among many others.

Different categories of diagnostic tests are available at hospitals, imaging and path labs. Some of the common diagnostic tests include

• Blood tests - These tests are advised to patients to check for diseases. They also help evaluate the functioning of all the organs. Some common blood tests include CBC, blood clotting tests, blood chemistry screening, iron tests, cardiac blood tests, among others
• Biopsy - Tissue samples are removed surgically for microscopic evaluation. A biopsy is usually done to identify cancers
• Digestive system tests like endoscopy, colonoscopy
• Nuclear medicines tests like PET scan
• Cardiac tests like an electrocardiogram, stress tests
• Urinary system tests like Cystoscopy
• Vision tests
• X-ray and imaging tests like CT scan, MRI, ultrasound scan
• Gynaecological tests like Hysteroscopy