blood test
noun
: a test of the blood
specifically
: a laboratory test in which a sample of blood is withdrawn from the body to analyze the level of substances or cells (such as glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells) that indicate the presence or probable development of a particular disease or medical condition (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer) or serve to indicate the degree of function of a specific organ (such as the liver or kidney)
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He had a blood test, and the doctor who did it said his cholesterol was too high.
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She was admitted to the hospital, treated with antibiotics, and had a blood test confirming her suspicions of whooping cough.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The blood test analyzes 460 different biomarkers across 19 organs and systems, then provides a detailed breakdown of how quickly each part of your body is aging.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Fasting is defined as not eating for at least eight hours before the blood test.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The researchers compared the standard screenings alone to the standard screenings plus the blood test.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The blood test analyzes 460 different biomarkers across 19 organs and systems, then provides a detailed breakdown of how quickly each part of your body is aging.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Fasting is defined as not eating for at least eight hours before the blood test.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The researchers compared the standard screenings alone to the standard screenings plus the blood test.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blood test
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“Blood test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20test. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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