blood test

noun

a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.

blood test

noun

analysis of a blood sample to determine blood group, alcohol concentration, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of blood test¹

First recorded in 1910–15

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After blood tests he was diagnosed with myeloma in August 2021.

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Retton reportedly refused a roadside breath test and a blood test.

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The disease is usually diagnosed with a blood test.

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Catherine, 57, said a blood test last October "revealed she was at high risk", prompting her to take action for the sake of her health – and her four-year-old grandson.

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The cancer was only discovered incidentally after she requested blood tests after feeling unwell for "ages".

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