Guide to blood testing
Blood tests can be used to assess your general health. Learn more about blood testing.
Testosterone blood test
A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Men usually have more testosterone than women.
Oestrogen blood test
Many women at some time have a blood test for oestrogen. It might be during pregnancy, if their menstrual cycle is unusual, or for some other reason.
Magnesium blood test
A magnesium blood test is carried out to see if your body has enough magnesium. Most people get sufficient magnesium from food.
Blood tests A-Z
From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.
Calcium blood test
A calcium test provides information about how much calcium is in your blood.
C-reactive protein (CRP) test
The C-reactive protein test is a general blood test, which checks for infection or inflammation in the body.
An HbA1c is a type of blood test which is used to help diagnose and monitor people with diabetes.
Full blood count
A full blood count is a common blood test for general health, which can also provide information about a range of conditions.
Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause problems.