There are various types of COVID-19 tests that people may choose from to find out if they are infected with the virus. Dr. Matthew Binnicker and the team at Mayo Clinic Laboratories help break down ...

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 Darragh O’Carroll, MD. You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit in a waiting room every time you want to check in on your health. That’s where at-home lab testing ...

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 ...

There are a couple of different kinds of tests that researchers have developed (and will continue to improve) and clinicians will be using to disrupt the COVID-19 pandemic. One will rely on detecting ...

Thyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working. TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make ...

At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

Research continues to show the influence your gastrointestinal (GI) system (or your “gut”) has on your overall health. While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, ...