blood tests

Diagnostic fluid analysis

Blood tests are medical procedures that analyze a sample of blood to assess health, diagnose conditions, or monitor treatment.

They measure components like cell counts, cholesterol, glucose, or markers of organ function.

Routine blood tests are part of standard checkups: The doctor ordered blood tests to check her thyroid levels.

Also called blood work.

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diagnostic method

blood testsX-rays

Short-wavelength penetrating light

MRI · CT scans · ultrasound · physical examination · visual inspection

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