blood test
noun
: a test of the blood
specifically
: a laboratory test in which a sample of blood is withdrawn from the body to analyze the level of substances or cells (such as glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells) that indicate the presence or probable development of a particular disease or medical condition (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer) or serve to indicate the degree of function of a specific organ (such as the liver or kidney)
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He had a blood test, and the doctor who did it said his cholesterol was too high.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
Kidney and liver function tests: These blood tests measure how well the liver and kidneys function.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
This approach would be especially compatible with diagnostics and tools such as blood tests that can be deployed in a simple setting.
—Meeshanthini Dogan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The specialized blood tests, which were conducted by scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, looked for immune proteins called antibodies made in response to an infection.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Blood test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20test. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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