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: a laboratory test in which a sample of blood is withdrawn from the body to analyze the level of substances or cells (such as glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells) that indicate the presence or probable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)
Examples of blood test in a Sentence
He had a blood test, and the doctor who did it said his cholesterol was too high.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
While at-home test kits offer convenience, professional blood tests remain the gold standard for accuracy and comprehensive evaluation.
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Scientists not involved in the project say the vast amount of data generated could aid development of blood tests that detect disease before symptoms appear and identify new drug targets for illnesses.
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—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
While at-home test kits offer convenience, professional blood tests remain the gold standard for accuracy and comprehensive evaluation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Scientists not involved in the project say the vast amount of data generated could aid development of blood tests that detect disease before symptoms appear and identify new drug targets for illnesses.
—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
Doctors may order blood tests for three main reasons: screening, diagnostics or monitoring.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Blood test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20test. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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