A new blood test can help diagnose tuberculosis much faster. This could help reduce transmission and help patients receive ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD An MPV blood test can help diagnose symptoms like easy bruising and heavy menstrual ...

Blood tests can help diagnose and monitor systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These include tests for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies, and more. While ...

In transfusion medicine, “wrong blood in tube” is not simply a paperwork issue: a misidentified blood group can lead to a ...

Although blood tests aren’t what we would call fun activities (especially if you’re not a fan of needles or blood), they are an important part of maintaining your health, providing valuable insights ...

In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in ...

In an oral presentation at the 2025 AAN Annual Meeting, Quest scientists presented data suggesting the test can accurately assess Alzheimer's disease pathology with greater than 90% sensitivity and ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

Doctors use laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures to help diagnose short bowel syndrome, which affects nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) ...

Researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests. In a study published ...