blood test

American

noun

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

blood test British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of blood test

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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Blood test results are pending from the toxicology laboratory, according to the charging documents.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Blood test results from fully vaccinated people show Omicron has learned to escape neutralization; a booster dose might restore that protection.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021

Blood test results revealed that an 8-year-old boy living in a rural area of the Caribbean country has contracted Mayaro virus.

From US News • Sep. 20, 2016

Blood test today. . . he barely coaxed enough out to use.

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