blood test

noun

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

Origin of blood test

First recorded in 1910–15

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Examples from the Web for blood test

Contemporary Examples of blood test

But officers were stunned to learn that the State Attorney was unwilling to subpoena the blood-test results.
The Tiger Coverup
Steve Helling
May 3, 2010

Historical Examples of blood test

There is a blood-test by which to separate the conscientious sportsmen from the mere gunners.
Our Vanishing Wild Life
William T. Hornaday
Once they got in there they 'd be held and given the blood-test and picketed with a gunboat for a month!
Never-Fail Blake
Arthur Stringer

British Dictionary definitions for blood test

blood test

noun

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

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blood test in Medicine

blood test

n.

An examination of a sample of blood to determine its chemical, physical, or serologic characteristics.

A serologic test for certain diseases, such as syphilis or AIDS.