Medical laboratory testing is the heartbeat of medicine. It provides critical data for physicians to diagnose and treat disease, dating back thousands of years. Unfortunately, laboratory medicine as a ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...

You can learn your blood type through medical records, a blood test, blood donation, or an at-home kit. Knowing your blood type is important for emergencies, surgery, and blood donation. A third of ...

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 ...

You’ve just finished a clinic visit with your primary care provider, and you’ve been sent to the lab for a blood test. What happens next?

From donor arm to patient arm, it takes at least 24 hours to get critical blood supplies to hospitals, even when the need is urgent. The Red Cross announced it is experiencing a “national blood crisis ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of genetic regulation that helps explain why individuals with the same blood type can differ so dramatically at the molecular level.