Mononucleosis tests can detect antibodies directed to viruses that cause mononucleosis. Usually, a doctor recommends these tests when someone has symptoms of the disease. People often refer to ...

Doctors may order a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test and other exams to confirm or rule out a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. A positive CCP antibody test doesn’t necessarily mean ...

In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...

Testing positive for COVID-19 is not exactly a positive experience. After all, wanting to go viral these days doesn’t tend to mean wanting to be infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

A total iron binding capacity (TIBC) test is a type of blood test that measures the capacity of transferrin, a carrier protein, to bind with iron. The results can help diagnose certain health ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

The 'Pink Test' is an annual cricket tradition dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer treatment during the Sydney Test match in Australia. The event pays tribute to Jane McGrath, the wife ...

This simple test is used to diagnose osteochondritis dissecans of the knee as part of a physical examination. The condition means bone and cartilage have broken loose in your knee joint. If a doctor ...