Blood test

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

Used for

blood alcohol level, osmotic fragility blood test, PBI (protein bound iodine)

Broader Terms

blood disorder diagnosis

Narrower Terms

blood cell count, blood chemistry, blood coagulation test, blood sedimentation test, bone marrow exam

Related Terms

hematology

Scope Note

tests used in the analysis of the hemic system.

Facts

• A blood test is a procedure in which a sample of blood is taken and analyzed in a laboratory for evidence of infection or disease.
• A blood test is a very useful tool that enables a doctor to check for harmful organisms in your blood.
• Although the term blood test is used, most routine tests (except for most haematology) are done on plasma or serum.
• No Blood test is completely accurate all of the time.

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