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Description

Clinical test temperature is a measure of the body's core temperature, which is typically taken from the mouth, ear, or rectum. It is usually obtained by using a thermometer, which is a device that measures temperature. The thermometer is placed in the patient's mouth, ear, or rectum for a few minutes to get an accurate reading. The temperature is then recorded and used to assess the patient's health.

Synonyms

• body heat
• body temperature
• temp

Some Diseases Associated with an Abnormal Temperature

• infectious enterocolitis
• acute upper respiratory infection
• otitis media
• chronic sinusitis
• chronic bronchitis
• urinary tract infection
• norovirus enteritis
• cardiac dysrhythmia
• acute bronchitis
• infectious mononucleosis
• ascariasis
• acute sinusitis
• influenza
• acute laryngitis
• fever
• enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli enteritis
• pelvic inflammatory disease
• Type A influenza
• benign prostatic hypertrophy
• rheumatoid arthritis
• urinary calculi
• syncope
• heat stroke
• Type B influenza
• food poisoning
• acute appendicitis
• gout
• amebiasis
• renal calculi
• drug side effect

Detailed Laboratory Testing Information (use the custom search buttons below to find details on these topics)

All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: