Perform diagnostic tests.

Performing with basic and body-system-specific diagnostic tests in a clinical setting should include the following:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) (e.g., stress test [nuclear or exercise])
• Holter monitor
• Vision test
• Hearing screening
• Spirometry
• Pregnancy test
• Stool test (e.g., fecal, hemoccult, ova, and parasites)
• Throat culture
• Allergy test
• Human papillomavirus (Pap) smear
• Glucose test (e.g., hematologic, micrologic)
• Nasal swab (e.g., Covid, influenza)
• Drug screen (e.g., chain of custody)
• Urinalysis  (e.g., methods of collection)
• Vital signs 

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What is the difference between basic and body-system-specific diagnostic tests?
• Why is it important for the medical assistant to understand the reasons for the collection of common specimens?