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A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new ...

That blood test your doctor suggested to check for Alzheimer’s? It might be giving dramatically different results depending on your race. While these tests promise earlier detection of a devastating ...

Not all blood tests require you to fast, but you should always follow your doctor’s instructions if you do need to fast for a specific exam. Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers ...

The test detects cancer by detecting DNA shed by tumors in blood samples. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday morning approved a blood test to screen for colorectal cancer in certain ...

What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...

The promising new test is better at detecting Alzheimer’s disease than physicians—but experts don’t recommend it for everyone. Being able to diagnose Alzheimer's with a blood test would be a ...

Measuring blood glucose levels is critical for maintaining optimal health and identifying sudden changes. Test strips are a ...