Lisätesteiksi

Lisätesteiksi is a Finnish term meaning “as additional tests.” It is the translative plural form of lisätesti, a compound of lisä- (“additional”) and testi (“test”). The -ksi suffix marks role or designation, so lisätesteiksi is used to describe tests that are carried out to supplement or confirm findings from primary testing. The plural form indicates multiple tests.

The term is used mainly in clinical, scientific, and research contexts. It denotes tests added to the initial diagnostic or investigative plan in order to verify results, resolve ambiguities, or broaden the information basis for a decision. Whether to perform lisätesteiksi depends on factors such as the patient’s condition, the risk of alternative diagnoses, available resources, and the expected value of the additional information.

In practice, lisätesteiksi can encompass various procedures, including laboratory analyses beyond the standard panel, imaging studies, genetic or molecular tests, or other diagnostic methods chosen to strengthen conclusions. For example, a clinician may decide that verikokeita ja kuvantamistutkimuksia will be conducted as lisätesteiksi to clarify a suspected condition after initial screening.

The term emphasizes the supplementary role of these tests rather than prescribing a fixed set of procedures. It is common in medical guidelines, research protocols, and clinical documentation where the aim is to expand or validate findings beyond the primary testing phase.