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

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

She said she would campaign for SMA to be added to an NHS blood test that is normally carried out at five days old, and currently tests for 10 other conditions.

From BBC

A blood test can be used to confirm an SMA diagnosis, and there is currently no cure for the condition.

From BBC

There is an array of tests — from cognitive exams and psychiatric evaluations to CT scans and blood tests.

From MarketWatch

Shrubsole noted that vitamin D insufficiency is widely recognized as a public health concern in the United States, and many patients are advised to take supplements based on blood test results.

From Science Daily