Blood test results can be overwhelming to digest, complete with medical jargon and numerical values that may not mean much without an accompanying explanation. But to take charge of your health and ...

An ANA blood test is used to find antinuclear antibodies that can be linked to autoimmune diseases. The test shows a positive result if fluorescent cells are observed under a microscope. A positive ...

Nobody enjoys giving blood samples, but it’s a necessary part of many hospital stays and doctor visits. Soon we might not have to, thanks to a new device that can isolate biomarkers for different ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.