Overview

Types of Medical Tests

Medical examinations are essential healthcare procedures used for disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression. In Japanese healthcare settings, medical tests are classified into five main categories: specimen tests, physiological function tests, imaging tests, endoscopic examinations, and pathological examinations. Each test has specific purposes and indications, and comprehensive medical decisions are made through appropriate combinations of these tests.

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code	slug	name	description	category
01	blood-test	Blood Test	A test that analyzes various components by collecting blood samples.	Specimen Test
02	urinalysis	Urinalysis	A test that analyzes the components of urine.	Specimen Test
03	x-ray	X-ray Examination	An imaging test that uses X-rays to photograph the inside of the body.	Imaging Test
04	ct-scan	CT Scan	A test that creates cross-sectional images by irradiating X-rays from multiple directions.	Imaging Test
05	mri	MRI	A test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to obtain detailed images.	Imaging Test
06	ultrasound	Ultrasound Examination	A test that visualizes internal body structures using ultrasound waves.	Imaging Test
07	endoscopy	Endoscopic Examination	A test that directly observes the inside of the body using an endoscope.	Endoscopic Examination
08	physiological-function-test	Physiological Function Test	A test that measures and evaluates body functions.	Physiological Function Test
09	pathological-examination	Pathological Examination	A test that diagnoses disease states by observing tissues and cells under a microscope.	Pathological Examination
10	fecal-test	Fecal Test	A test that analyzes the properties and components of feces.	Specimen Test
11	gastroscopy	Gastroscopy	A test that observes the upper gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope.	Endoscopic Examination
12	colonoscopy	Colonoscopy	A test that observes the large intestine using an endoscope.	Endoscopic Examination

Main types and classifications of medical examinations performed in healthcare settings.