blood testing

Vein sample examination

Blood testing is the analysis of blood samples to detect diseases, measure substances, or assess overall health.

Routine blood tests check cholesterol, blood sugar, and organ function.

Specialized tests screen for infections, genetic conditions, or drug use: The job required blood testing for controlled substances.

Also called blood work.

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specimen type

blood testingurine analysis

Diagnostic examination of pee

urine testing · urinalysis · tissue biopsy · genetic testing

diagnostic approach

blood testingimaging

Producing visual representations

MRI · X-ray · physical examination · CT scan · ultrasound

Family

blood, testing, blood test, blood analysis

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G