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: a laboratory test in which a sample of blood is withdrawn from the body to analyze the level of substances or cells (such as glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells) that indicate the presence or probable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)
Examples of blood test in a Sentence
He had a blood test, and the doctor who did it said his cholesterol was too high.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The National Institutes of Health spent an even greater amount to have many of the participants undergo brain scans, blood tests and sleep studies that, once published, will provide additional information.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 28 July 2025
There’s also evidence that diuretics can affect the results of blood tests in the biological passport program, for example increasing hemoglobin levels.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
Absolutely loads of biomarkers are included in the blood test info.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for blood test
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“Blood test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20test. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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