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Laboratory diagnostics

Laboratory Diagnostics are tests which help the examiner to come to a conclusion on a specific pathology that a patient may have. Laboratory testing is not diagnostic without the careful interpretation of a highly skilled doctor or lab interpreter. Lab tests include some of the following:

• CBC (complete blood count) to determine variables in the blood
• Chemistry Panel to determine one’s chemical status
• Specialized tests like PSA for detection of Prostate-specific antigen and HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to detect a developing embryo.