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

Researchers at Sinai Health have identified a blood test that can signal the risk of Crohn's disease years before symptoms begin.

From Science Daily

A difference between two widely used blood tests for kidney health may serve as an early warning sign for serious outcomes, including kidney failure, heart disease, and death, according to new research.

From Science Daily

The findings suggest that a blood test could one day be developed to identify people with chronic kidney disease who face the highest risk of serious heart problems.

From Science Daily

Last year US regulators approved a blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.

From BBC

The vet is worried about the new policy: "We will have meetings every month, where one of the area teams will ask you how many blood tests, X-rays and ultrasounds you're doing."

From BBC