From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To ...

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Patients can access their own health records — including test results — as soon as they're available. While it might sound beneficial, in some cases, people are receiving life-changing diagnoses ...

5 Questions You Should Ask About Your Test Results b by Kirsten Salyer It can be tempting to stay quiet, but knowing how to talk to your doctor about your blood test results can be key to getting the ...

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

A new Galleri blood test detected 75% of cancers without current screening options, with over half found in early stage I or ...

A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease ...

A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis according to a new study. Results of a trial in ...

The FDA has cleared Elecsys pTau181, the first blood test for use in primary care to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in ...

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and ...