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The first test to diagnose brain and spinal column tumors is a neurological examination. Laboratory tests include the EEG and the spinal tap. A biopsy, a surgical procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from a suspected tumor, helps doctors diagnose the type of tumor. Other methods of diagnosing a brain tumor are CT scan, MRI and skull x-ray.

Top Resources on Brain Tumor Tests

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Brain Tumor Tests
• HeartSpring: What Tests Are Used To Find and Diagnose Adult Brain Tumors?
• InteliHealth: Brain Tumor Diagnosis
• University of Alabama at Birmingham: Brain Tumor Diagnostic Tests
• Cleveland Clinic (via U.S.News): Brain Tumor Tests
• American Cancer Society: How Are Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adult Diagnosed?
• Mayo Clinic: Brain Tumor Tests

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