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Mayo Clinic Minute: Patch testing for contact dermatitis
Patch testing is used to identify the cause of an allergic skin reaction.
Video: Endoscopy
An endoscopy allows your doctor to view your esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine. Here's how it works.
Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?
Sometimes this test is done to help figure out the cause of thyroid disease.
Fecal occult blood test
Learn how healthcare professionals use fecal occult blood tests, such as the fecal immunochemical test, to screen for colon cancer.
Breast self-exam for breast awareness
Being aware of the look and feel of your breasts may make it more likely that you'll notice any changes that could be signs of breast cancer.
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.
Virtual colonoscopy
Unlike other colon cancer screening tests, this imaging test doesn't use a scope to examine your colon. Learn how it works and what to expect.
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
Antibody testing shows whether you've had the COVID-19 virus in the past. It's not the same as testing to see whether you have the virus now.
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