Healthcare Tests & Screenings
Learn about common health tests — what they check, why they matter, and who gets them. Understanding these tests helps you be prepared and ask good questions.
Types of healthcare tests
Looks for signs of disease before symptoms appear.
Helps identify a specific condition after symptoms or abnormal results.
Routine checkups to keep you healthy and catch problems early.
Tests done on blood, urine, or other samples in a laboratory.
Uses technology to take pictures inside your body.
A screening test looks for possible disease before symptoms appear. It is not the same as a diagnosis. If a screening shows something unusual, your doctor may order more tests to find out for sure.
This section is for educational purposes only. It does not replace advice from a licensed healthcare provider. Always talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you.