Blood tests summary

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken to check your general health or for certain conditions or infections. It can also help to assess how well certain organs or other parts of the body are functioning. Blood tests are common and can be carried out quickly.

Blood tests

Finger prick blood test
“I took my health into my own hands with an at-home blood test”
Haemoglobin blood test: What to expect
Haemoglobin blood test: What to expect
Blood gases test
Renin test
Gram stain
Phosphate test
Total protein test
Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC or transferrin) test
TPMT test
Hand with blue surgical glove holding CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) test
CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) test
Potassium test
Rows of blood test tubes on a pink background
Blood tests
Red wooden heart above four wooden blocks with the letters A, B, O and AB
Blood groups
Differential test
Magnesium test
Glass medical bottles for medicine on purple background
Chloride test
Cupped hands holding a paper cut out of a blood bag
Blood donation
LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) test
Red blood count
Electrolyte test
Bottle of sodium bicarbonate
Bicarbonate test

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