blood test

noun

1. a test of a sample of blood to determine blood group, presence of infection or other pathological condition, parentage, etc.

blood test

noun

1. analysis of a blood sample to determine blood group, alcohol concentration, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood test¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The 1958 report from Christmas Island to the nuclear programme’s secret UK headquarters says that there were blood tests for Squadron Leader Terry Gledhill showing “gross irregularity”.

From BBC

Instead, the onus is on men to request a blood test from their GP once they are over 50.

From BBC

Dio visited another doctor, who suggested a blood test that ultimately revealed his cancer diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times

Such worries have become more widespread recently as the biomarker blood tests, marketed by companies like Quest and Labcorp, became commercially available so that patients could pay for them out of pocket.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Chris told BBC Breakfast: "To me it seems a no-brainer. Why would they not reduce the age? Bring the age down and allow more men to go in and get a blood test."

From BBC