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Search results for blood tests

  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test

    A lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood.

  • Echocardiogram

    Read about echocardiograms, including why they're done, what happens during the test, and what the risks are.

  • Miscarriage - Diagnosis

    If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.

  • Bladder cancer - Diagnosis

    If you have symptoms of bladder cancer, such as blood in your urine, you should see a GP.

  • Vascular dementia

    Find out about vascular dementia, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.

  • Haemophilia

    Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of haemophilia, an inherited condition that means you bleed more than usual.

  • Compartment syndrome

    Find out what compartment syndrome is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Find out about abdominal aortic aneurysm, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, how to lower your risk of getting one and what the causes are.

  • Screening tests in pregnancy

    Find out about screening tests in pregnancy. These include ultrasound scans and blood tests to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.