The anion gap blood test assesses the acid-base and electrolyte balance of the blood. It can help determine what may be causing disturbances in the blood’s pH.

A red cell distribution width (RDW) test is a type of blood test that indicates variations in the size of a person’s red blood cells. It can confirm an anemia diagnosis and help determine its ...

A blood sodium test is ordered by your doctor for a number of reasons. Sometimes it’s needed because you may be on certain medications that affect the sodium levels in your blood. Other times it ...

But some of those tests are now clouded in confusion after the maker of the most popular blood alcohol test tubes, BD, recalled a lot of 247,000 tubes in 2019 because of concerns that a small ...

An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If they’re too big or too small, it could be a sign of trouble ...

Scientists say they have been able to grow blood vessels in a lab. Buckle your seat belt and hold onto your aorta – it's robo-vessel time. Ok not really, but close. Scientists at Yale and Duke ...

The ELISA test is a medical test that measures your blood’s antibodies. Learn about how it can help you get better medical treatment, what to expect, and more.

A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory panel -- the Medical Devices Advisory Committee ...