Medical Watch Digest for Dec 16 Blood test could tell doctors if cancer treatment will work A simple blood test can be a ...

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One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times each year, can be imprecise. Experts are ...

That’s how I ended up in a phlebotomist’s chair at Quest Diagnostics at 7 a.m. on a recent Saturday, looking hard in the ...

Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, ...

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If you've ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count , or CBC. One of the most common blood ...

This change can lead to inaccurate test results. Fasting for blood work prevents recent food intake from altering the levels of substances in your blood, allowing for a more accurate reading.

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