Non-diagnostic

The term 'non-diagnostic' describes something that does not provide definitive information or is inconclusive in identifying a specific disease, condition, or problem. It indicates that an observation, test result, or process cannot be used to establish a diagnosis. It might suggest that the results obtained are insufficient, ambiguous, or irrelevant for the purpose of discerning a specific medical or other analytical state. Furthermore, a non-diagnostic outcome may be a situation where an investigation yields no clear indications of a particular health issue, though further investigation may be required.

Non-diagnostic meaning with examples

• The initial blood test came back as non-diagnostic, showing some minor irregularities but not enough to pinpoint the cause of the patient's fatigue. The doctor ordered further tests, hoping to get a more conclusive diagnosis.
• In the early stages of the disease, symptoms may be non-diagnostic, as they mimic those of many other common conditions. Accurate identification will come from an analysis of other diagnostic tests, the patient history, and the clinical presentation.
• While the imaging results were clear, they were also found to be non-diagnostic for the specified issue, and the medical team needed to carry out a separate examination.
• An initial physical examination might appear non-diagnostic, needing to follow-up with a specialized series of tests to accurately get the diagnosis the doctor is looking for.
• The information from the phone survey was considered to be non-diagnostic, as it did not give enough detail to suggest a particular course of action.