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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.

• Newborn blood spot test

  Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 9 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies.

• Blood pressure test

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

• Getting your blood test kit for the NHS Health Check online

• Diagnosing a stroke

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

• 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.

• What's in your blood test kit for the NHS Health Check online

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

  A thyroid function blood test is the main method.

• How to take a finger-prick blood test for the NHS Health Check online