This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and ...

A carbon dioxide (CO2) blood test measures the amount of CO2 in your body. It is typically performed in conjunction with other blood tests to assess for electrolyte imbalances. Levels that are too ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Blood tests that measure iron levels in your blood and liver can help diagnose the condition. The medical disorder ...

A new type of blood test can accurately identify different types of breast cancer – meaning patients can be matched to the correct treatment without the need for a biopsy. Researchers have shown that ...