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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blood tests

plural

Etymology

Origin of blood test

First recorded in 1910–15

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blood test

Paul Eatwell, 65, was diagnosed after a routine blood test.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

The Daily Mirror carries an exclusive interview with football pundit Chris Kamara, who has revealed that he had a prostate cancer scare after a routine blood test.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Levels are measured by a simple blood test.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Millions of Americans have a blood test every year to measure LDL, often called "bad" cholesterol.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

He went to a doctor and requested a cursory, nonintrusive examination, but was told that only a blood test would enable the doctor to evaluate his kidney function.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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