Fear of needles—also called trypanophobia—is more common than you think. Whether it’s the sight of the needle or the idea of pain, anxiety around blood draws can make routine tests…
Ever wonder what happens to your blood after it’s drawn? Once your sample is collected, it’s sent to a lab where high-tech machines and trained technicians go to work. First,…
Testing positive for HIV can feel overwhelming—but remember, you're not alone, and there is a clear path forward. The first step is to confirm the diagnosis with a follow-up test.…
Did you know your blood type could affect more than just who you can donate to? Recent research suggests it may influence everything from your risk of disease to how…
Phlebotomists see it all—but some blood test results are downright bizarre. Here are five of the strangest things ever discovered during routine blood work: Gold particles – A woman undergoing…
It sounds like science fiction, but blood tests are getting smart—very smart. New cardiac biomarker tests can detect troponin and hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) levels, which may reveal damage to…