An expansion of the first cause argument is the Kalam cosmological argument, which also requires creatio ex nihilo: 1  Everything that begins to exist has a cause. 2  The universe began to exist. 3  Therefore, the universe has a cause.
A diagnostic test may be performed to detect and diagnose health problems. These tests can be useful in finding diseases and tracking their progression. There are many kinds of diagnostic tests. CT scans, PET scans, MRIs, ultrasound and blood tests are some of the different types. A computed tomography (CT) scan is a diagnostic imaging tool. They create cross-sectional pictures of the body using computer and X-ray technology.
Besides culturing in the laboratory, the two most common types of tests to screen for exposure to this disease are the Mantoux PPD tuberculin skin test, which is generally considered more reliable, and the older TB tine test, which is now rarely used.