blood test
Lab panel draw
A blood test is a laboratory analysis of a blood sample, used to check for diseases, measure substances like cholesterol or glucose, or assess organ function.
Routine blood tests are standard in medical care: The doctor ordered blood tests to check her thyroid levels.
Blood tests also screen for drugs or alcohol.
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- lipid panelBlood cholesterol measurement test
- liver functionOrgan's metabolic and filtering capacity
- thyroid panelTests measuring neck-gland hormones
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
A1C · serology · urinalysis · toxicology · allergy panel · STD panel
Spinning density-separation device
- serumBlood's watery portion
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
microscope · analyzer · technician · lab coat · cultures · slides · incubation · calibration
Extracting blood medically
- finger prickSmall puncture for sampling
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
vial · specimen · sample · fasting · arm · vein · lancet · bandage
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
platelets · electrolytes · creatinine · bilirubin · albumin · ferritin · cortisol · insulin
Routine health evaluation
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- annualOccurring every year
- baselineStandard for comparison
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
prenatal · newborn · wellness exam · physical · early detection · risk assessment · monitoring · follow-up
Red cell deficiency
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
hepatitis · thyroid disorder · kidney disease · liver disease · cholesterol levels · inflammation · deficiency · autoimmune
Phobia of injections
- trypanophobiaIrrational dread of injections
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- vasovagalVagus-nerve-mediated reflex
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
squeamish · anticipation · white coat syndrome · queasy · nervous · dread · lightheaded · cold sweats
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- lipid panelBlood cholesterol measurement test
- liver functionOrgan's metabolic and filtering capacity
- thyroid panelTests measuring neck-gland hormones
coagulation · A1C · serology · urinalysis · toxicology · allergy panel · STD panel
centrifuge
Spinning density-separation device
pipette · microscope · analyzer · technician · lab coat · cultures · slides · incubation · calibration · quality control
phlebotomy
Extracting blood medically
- finger prickSmall puncture for sampling
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
tourniquet · vial · specimen · sample · fasting · arm · vein · lancet · bandage · cotton swab
hemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
triglycerides · platelets · electrolytes · creatinine · bilirubin · albumin · ferritin · cortisol · insulin · PSA
checkup
Routine health evaluation
preventive · prenatal · newborn · wellness exam · physical · early detection · risk assessment · monitoring · follow-up · pre-employment
anemia
Red cell deficiency
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
HIV · hepatitis · thyroid disorder · kidney disease · liver disease · cholesterol levels · inflammation · deficiency · autoimmune · sepsis
needle fear
Phobia of injections
- trypanophobiaIrrational dread of injections
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- vasovagalVagus-nerve-mediated reflex
dizziness · squeamish · anticipation · white coat syndrome · queasy · nervous · dread · lightheaded · cold sweats · look away
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
- detection methodsradar, sonar, MRI, ultrasound, fingerprinting
- health screeningsmammogram, mammography, colonoscopy, cancer screening, newborn screening
- health testseye exam, physical exam, annual physical, checkup, mammogram
blood testurine sample
Bodily fluid for analysis
urinalysis · stool test · saliva test · breath test · swab test
blood testphysical examination
Medical evaluation of body
X-ray · MRI · visual inspection · CT scan · ultrasound
test, blood, tested, testing, bloody, tests, tester, untested, bloodshed