blood work
noun
variants
or less commonly bloodwork
: the diagnostic testing of blood
Some of the kids had blood work done to look at their glucose, insulin, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, which are markers for the risk of type 2 diabetes and future cardiovascular disease.—
Nanci Hellmich
Nanci HellmichSomething else in her blood work intrigued the doctor: nearly half of the white cells seen were a single type of infection-fighting cell—eosinophils.—Lisa Sanders
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During a 2018 check-up at Walter Reed overseen by Jackson, Trump’s heart rate and blood work was normal.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Most diagnostic labs in the state are unable to screen for Powassan, meaning doctors must send blood work to places like Mayo Clinic or the Minnesota Department of Health for detection.
—Seth Roeser, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Routine blood work minimizes the chance of nutrient deficiencies and allows for appropriate adjustments to your supplement routine.4
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The body absorbs alcohol more quickly after bariatric surgery.
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Following blood work and tests, he was diagnosed with Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)—meaning his kidneys had failed and could no longer function properly.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Most diagnostic labs in the state are unable to screen for Powassan, meaning doctors must send blood work to places like Mayo Clinic or the Minnesota Department of Health for detection.
—Seth Roeser, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Routine blood work minimizes the chance of nutrient deficiencies and allows for appropriate adjustments to your supplement routine.4
Limit Alcohol
The body absorbs alcohol more quickly after bariatric surgery.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Following blood work and tests, he was diagnosed with Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)—meaning his kidneys had failed and could no longer function properly.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blood work
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“Blood work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20work. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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blood work
noun
variants
also bloodwork
: the diagnostic testing of blood
The medical team immediately jumped into action ordering blood work and a chest X-ray, placing an IV line and administering antibiotics.—Kiran Gupta, The Boston Globe
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