Whether you go for a routine health check-up or are being diagnosed with a particular disease, a doctor is likely to recommend a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test. A CBC is a blood test that checks the ...

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 ...

1. Do you need water before the blood test? You will typically be instructed to refrain from consuming solid foods and any liquids that contain food components (such as orange juice, milkshakes, etc.) ...

Your doctor will usually check your red blood cell count together with your other blood cell counts to look for conditions that cause low counts (anemia) or high counts. Many health conditions can ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

In medicine, a person’s blood-test results are compared with the average range in a population. But results are highly individual and tightly regulated around a person’s own stable values. Changes to ...