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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

Haemoglobin blood test: What to expect
Potassium test
CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) test
Bicarbonate test
LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase) test
Blood groups
Blood tests
Magnesium test
Blood gases test
Gram stain
Electrolyte test
Phosphate test
Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC or transferrin) test
Renin test
Total protein test
TPMT test
Chloride test
Differential test
Red blood count
Blood donation

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