blood test

American  

noun

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

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blood test British  

noun

1. 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

As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times

Selina had been so concerned about her daughter she asked for a blood test; doctors thought she must have irritable bowel syndrome.

From BBC

Doctors’ visits rarely exceed $50, and we can get a yearly checkup and comprehensive panel of blood tests for about the same amount.

From The Wall Street Journal

The blood test often costs less than $100 when paid for directly.

From MarketWatch

The results of "urgent" blood tests were "concerning" and indicated a possible serious infection or inflammation, so his GP told him to go to hospital.

From BBC