Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Nobody likes needles, or at least they shouldn’t, so getting your blood drawn isn’t always an easy ordeal. For some of us, it’s easy to pass out and cause a scene, making the ...

March 15, 2010 (Atlanta, Georgia) — Using smaller blood tubes decreases the amount of blood collected, does not appear to affect laboratory test results, and reduces the amount of blood drawn overall, ...

Examining your blood can give your doctor important information about your health. Blood tests can help determine whether your organs are working properly, identify infections or problems with your ...

Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. As one Texas woman discovered, the cost could be higher than at an independent lab, and your insurance might not cover it. It ...

“Why do you have to wake me up at 4 AM to take my blood?” It’s a complaint most hospitalists hear time and again. But Stanley Chakabva, MD, did more than listen to the complaints. He took action. With ...

Donating blood can help save lives anytime — but during the current blood shortage it’s vital. Learn what happens during the ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...