Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical examination of a blood sample: A "blood test" is a laboratory analysis performed on a sample of blood, typically taken from a vein, to assess a person's physiological and biochemical state, such as for disease, mineral content, drug effectiveness, or organ function.
   • A serological analysis: Specifically, it can refer to a test that examines the serum component of blood for antibodies, antigens, or other substances.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor ordered a blood test to check my cholesterol levels.
  • A routine blood test can reveal a lot about your overall health.
  • She had to fast for 12 hours before her blood test.

Advanced Usage

• "to run a blood test": To perform or conduct a blood test.
  • The lab will run the blood test and send the results to your physician.
• "to come back from a blood test": Referring to the return of results.
  • My blood test came back normal, which was a relief.

Variants and Related Words

• Blood work (n, informal): A common synonym referring to one or more blood tests.
  • I need to go to the clinic for some blood work.
• Blood panel (n): A specific set of blood tests performed together.
  • The comprehensive metabolic panel is a common type of blood panel.
• Phlebotomy (n): The process of drawing blood, which is the first step for most blood tests.

Synonyms

• Laboratory test (on blood): A more general term.
• Serology (n): Specifically for tests detecting antibodies or antigens in the blood serum.

Related Phrases

• "Blood test results": The findings or data from the analysis.
  • I am waiting for my blood test results.
• "Give blood for a test": To have blood drawn for testing.
  • I had to give blood for a test this morning.

Noun

1. a serologic analysis of a sample of blood