Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty ...

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Blood test results can be overwhelming to digest, complete with medical jargon and numerical values that may not mean much without an accompanying explanation. But to take charge of your health and ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...

Ever felt a little lost looking at your blood test results? You’re not alone. Blood tests sound like a foreign language with all those numbers and medical terms that make very little sense. But ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

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Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways An MPV blood test measures the average size of your platelets to help assess blood health.High MPV means your body is making new platelets quickly ...