Guide to blood testing
Blood tests can be used to assess your general health. Learn more about blood testing.
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Blood tests A-Z
From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.
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Full blood count
A full blood count is a common blood test for general health, which can also provide information about a range of conditions.
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Iron studies
Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause problems.
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Lupus diagnosis
Your doctor will ask you a number of questions about your symptoms and then take some blood tests. These usually include an Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) test.
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Kidney disease diagnosis
Learn about the tests used to diagnose kidney disease.
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Fasting for medical tests
For some medical tests, fasting may be required for a period of time before a test. Learn more about different tests and when fasting may be necessary.
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Pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Your doctor may use a range of tests and techniques to indicate the likelihood of pancreatic cancer but to get a definite diagnosis, a biopsy is required.
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Oestrogen blood test
Many women at some time have a blood test for oestrogen. It might be during pregnancy, if their menstrual cycle is unusual, or for some other reason.
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Testosterone blood test
A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Men usually have more testosterone than women.
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