Definition of blood test in US English:
blood test
nounˈbləd ˌtestˈbləd ˌtɛst
A scientific examination of a sample of blood, typically for the diagnosis of illness or for the detection and measurement of drugs or other substances.
Example sentencesExamples
- The family took her to hospital for a blood test, which revealed there was no infection.
- There are further complex issues relating to consent for the blood test.
- However, on this occasion, a blood test was performed and the results showed anemia.
- I also require a monthly blood test as the medication affects my liver function.
- A blood test for these patients will need a home visit by the doctor.
- A blood test could shorten this process and allow earlier, more effective treatment.
- A blood test will show whether you are already immune to the hepatitis A virus, due to previous infection.
- The only way to discover if you have high cholesterol is from a blood test, since there are no outward symptoms.
- Another blood test can be carried out when the condition is diagnosed.
- Because it may not cause any symptoms, your doctor may need to order a blood test to check for it.
- Clients must undergo a blood test and fill in medical questionnaires as part of the service.
- Usually the allergist will start off with something like a skin test or a blood test.
- It is sometimes necessary to do a blood test when your illness cannot be confirmed from the outward physical symptoms.
- If your doctor wonders if you might have syphilis, he or she will order a blood test.
- If you are not sure whether you are immune to rubella, you can see your GP or practice nurse for a blood test to find out.
- A blood test is then taken one month after the third dose to check that the immunisations have worked.
- That is, if the blood test turns out to be specific enough for the disease to be a good screening test.
- You may to have a blood test and chest X-ray to check your general health.
- A blood test to check your glucose levels will show if you have pre-diabetes or diabetes.
- The urologist will usually repeat the examination and the blood test.