Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced the launch of a novel ...

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study. View on euronews ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...

A potential blood test can distinguish ME/chronic fatigue syndrome with great accuracy, after years of medical uncertainty.

What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?

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 ...

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 ...

The blood test that detects nicotine is called a cotinine test. It measures recent tobacco use and exposure. Cotinine is a chemical that comes from the breakdown of nicotine in the body. A blood test ...

Scientists report that specific RNA patterns in blood may detect Parkinson’s disease early, opening a window for earlier care ...

New blood test could improve survival rates of deadly cancer - Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer ...

A study found that a blood test detecting ctDNA after surgery more accurately predicts recurrence and survival in patients with stage 3 colon cancer.

Millions of people donate blood each year, saving countless lives. After a donation, plasma and white blood cells are ...