Many different lab tests are used to find changes in your body that can happen with lupus. The results of each test help your doctor get a fuller picture of your health. Because lab tests alone can’t ...

Similarly to how a picked lock gives away that someone has broken into a building, the stiffening of a structure surrounding cells in the human body can indicate that cancer is invading other tissue.

Lab tests play a key role in clinical decision-making. More than 4000 lab tests are available, and an estimated 70% of clinical decisions are based on their results. Correct interpretation is critical ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to step up its oversight of a growing category of medical tests called laboratory-developed tests. The FDA approves and clears many types of lab tests ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — … ...

Mohana Ravindranath is a freelance health, science, and tech journalist and a 2025 Association for Health Care Journalists fellow. She was previously a Bay Area health tech correspondent for STAT.