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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.

• Screening tests in pregnancy

  Find out about screening tests in pregnancy.

• Tests and next steps for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

  Find out about the main tests for diagnosing chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and what other tests you may need.

• Hearing tests

  Find out about hearing tests including why they're done, how to get one and what happens during the test.

• Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

  Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer.

• 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.

• Tests and next steps for testicular cancer

  Find out how testicular cancer is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.

• Tests and next steps for myeloma

  Find out how myeloma is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.

• Genetic tests to check your cancer risk

  Find out about genetic tests for cancer risk, including why they are done, how to get them, what happens, and when you'll get your results.