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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.

• Coeliac disease - Diagnosis

  Find out about tests to diagnose coeliac disease.

• 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.

• Diagnosing a stroke

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

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

  A thyroid function blood test is the main method.

• Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

  Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer.

• Screening tests in pregnancy

  Find out about screening tests in pregnancy.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis

  Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.