blood test

noun

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

blood test

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood test¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Times have changed, so you no longer have to endure an orifices check, a needle in your vein, and a week of waiting for your blood test results.

From Nautilus

Wasserman’s big insight was that you could identify that point by measuring breathing instead of taking cumbersome blood tests.

From Outside Online

The company is also working on portable blood tests for astronauts.

From Science News For Students

In fact, at least one study showed the Wondfo tests were only about 55% accurate when performed as a finger pinprick blood test.

From ProPublica

Once again, urine and blood tests found no differences in dehydration or electrolyte levels before, during, or after the race.

From Outside Online

This at-home blood test kit gives a full reading of antioxidant, fatty acid, or vitamin panels.

From The Daily Beast

Mississippi does require a blood test as well as a three-day waiting period between obtaining your license and saying, “I do.”

From The Daily Beast

A mobile blood test unit putters around the area to test white blood counts.

From The Daily Beast

If my doctor sends me for an imaging or blood test, how do I know where I can get it the cheapest?

From The Daily Beast

“The idea is that a blood test can be developed—and this was the first proof—to diagnose depression,” Redei told The Daily Beast.

From The Daily Beast

He—the doctor took a blood test and took a X-ray—a lung X-ray and, I don't know, all kind of tests, right away.

From Project Gutenberg

Having found them, the question is largely settled, although we also take a blood test.

From Project Gutenberg

It is only the blood test that is repeatedly negative after the effect of mercury wears off, which shows the disease is cured.

From Project Gutenberg

There is very little discomfort in the method, as a rule—no more than there is to the taking of blood for a blood test.

From Project Gutenberg

A Wassermann blood test with a thorough examination is the least that should be expected where any exchanges are to take place.

From Project Gutenberg