Diagnostic Tests

noun a diagnostic test that examines the urine for abnormalities such as blood, protein, or bacteria

• The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection or kidney disease.
• I had to do a urinalysis at the lab today, it was no fun.
• I heard they make you do a pee test, aka urinalysis, before starting the job.
• The detective conducted a urinalysis of the evidence to piece together the crime scene.

noun A type of tuberculin skin test used to detect tuberculosis infection

• The Mantoux test is a common method used to detect tuberculosis infection.
• I had to get a Mantoux test before starting my new job.
• I heard the Mantoux test is no big deal, just a little shot in the arm.
• The Mantoux test acts like a detective, searching for any signs of tuberculosis in the body.