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• Blood tests

  Find out about blood tests, including why they’re done, how to prepare, what happens at the test, and when you’ll get your results.

• Blood pressure test

  Find out why a blood pressure test is important, how it's done and what your blood pressure reading might mean.

• Newborn blood spot test

  Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 10 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies.

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

  A thyroid function blood test is the main method.

• Paget's disease of bone - Diagnosis

  Find about the main tests used to diagnose Paget's disease of bone, including blood tests, X-rays and scans.

• Coeliac disease - Diagnosis

  The two main methods of diagnosis are a blood test and a biopsy.

• Diagnosing a stroke

  Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests.

• Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

  These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).

• Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis

  A screening blood test for the infectious diseases HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is offered if you are pregnant in England.

• Myasthenia gravis - Diagnosis

  Read about the tests you may have to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, including blood tests, nerve tests and CT or MRI scans.