blood test
noun
a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.
blood tests
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pluralof blood test.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In cancer, blood tests can be used to read circulating tumor DNA, helping us spot the disease when it is still microscopic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The researchers also suggest that inflammation blood tests could potentially be combined with genetic risk scores to identify people who may benefit most from early intervention.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
He underwent extensive assessments, including compatibility testing, psychological evaluations, blood tests, cholesterol checks and other medical examinations.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Doctors can also assess whether the pregnancy is likely ectopic through blood tests over multiple days.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
It was there, after performing a series of blood tests, that the doctor in charge of Bibi’s case, exasperated, concluded that a marriage would cure her.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
