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A tilt test or tilt table test is a medical examination used to identify the cause of fainting or dizziness. It is mainly performed in people who experience repeated loss of consciousness with no clear explanation.

A urinalysis examines your urine for the presence of red or white blood cells, bacteria, fungi or crystals.

In a video capsule examination, you swallow a small capsule that contains a miniature camera. This camera takes images of the digestive tract as the capsule travels through your body. This type of endoscopy is used to examine the small intestine.

The six-minute walk test is a simple test to measure your exercise capacity. It looks at the walking distance you can cover in six minutes.

A 24-hour blood pressure monitoring test measures your blood pressure automatically over a full day and night. This gives your doctor a realistic picture of your blood pressure, rather than a single reading taken during a consultation.

24-hour holter monitoring is a test in which your heart rhythm is recorded continuously for 24 hours using a small portable device.