An international research team has developed an easy online test capable of detecting toxoplasmosis infection without a blood sample, opening the door for a better understanding of how the common ...

A doctor's visit often ends with you leaving with a pathology request form in hand. The request form soon has you filling a sample pot, having blood drawn, or perhaps even a tissue biopsy taken. After ...

Learn about the many tests and examinations your blood sample undergoes in a lab. Giving a blood sample during a doctor’s visit is a common procedure. Discover the dizzying array of automated tests ...

Blood sample hemolysis remains a persistent challenge in clinical laboratories, where the inadvertent rupture of erythrocytes can lead to the release of intracellular components that interfere with ...

A baby at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida gets his foot pricked to run a simple blood test that can detect metabolic disorders. mhs Newborn screenings are important for assuring the ...

This photo shows a State of Michigan laboratory in Lansing, where the health departments tests the blood of newborns for rare diseases. (Credit: Joey Cappelletti/Report for America via AP) DETROIT (CN ...