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Lab test 1
Most common tests & their main functions
| CBC | Evaluate overall health; help detect some disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia |
| Blood typing | Help safely donate blood or receive a blood transfusion |
| Electrolyte test | Determine an electrolyte imbalance |
| ABG | Check how well the lungs are able to get oxygen and remove carbon dioxide |
| CXR | Among the first procedures to check for suspected heart or lung diseases |
| Ultrasound scan | Help diagnose causes of pain, swelling in internal organs; to examine the fetus; to guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, etc |
| Urinalysis | Test the urine to detect and manage many disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes |
| Culture tests | Check for the presence of an infection; to detect and identify bacteria or yeast in the biospecimen |
| CT scan, MRI | Diagnose muscle & bone disorders; pinpoint a tumor, infection or blood clot; guide procedures; detect internal injuries & bleeding |