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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis

    Read about the main tests used to help diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including breathing tests and scans.

  • diagnosing a heart attack

    Find out about tests to check for a heart attack.

  • Endocarditis - Diagnosis

    To diagnose endocarditis, your GP will look closely at your medical history, paying particular attention to any problems you may have had with your heart.

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Diagnosis

    It is very important that an accurate diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is made. This is because the blood clots that occur as a result of APS can have serious consequences.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because the condition develops slowly and there's no definitive test.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Diagnosis

    Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is often first suspected when tests for other medical conditions show a damaged liver.

  • Addison's disease - Diagnosis

    To help diagnose Addison's disease, a GP will first ask about your symptoms and review your medical history.

  • Blood pressure test

    Find out why a blood pressure test is important, how it’s done and what your blood pressure reading might mean.

  • Newborn blood spot test

    Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 9 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.

  • Blood groups

    Find out about blood groups. There are 4 main blood groups – A, B, AB and O.