Search results for blood tests
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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.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.
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Diagnosing a stroke
Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests. Doing this may also show what caused it.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis
Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed. A series of blood tests may be used to check the levels of inflammation in your body.
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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.
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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis
Find out how an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is diagnosed. A thyroid function blood test is the main method. Other blood tests and a scan may also be needed.
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Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps
Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer. These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).
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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.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.
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Coeliac disease - Diagnosis
Find out about tests to diagnose coeliac disease. The two main methods of diagnosis are a blood test and a biopsy.