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  • Blood tests

    Find out about blood tests, including why they’re done, how to prepare, what happens at the test, and when you’ll get your results.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Diagnosis

    Read about the importance of correctly diagnosing an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) using a specialised type of blood test called a thyroid function test.

  • Diagnosing a stroke

    Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests. Doing this may also show what caused it.

  • Sjögren's syndrome diagnosis

    Find out about the tests used to diagnose Sjögren's syndrome, which include checking your mouth and eyes for problems, and blood tests. If needed, you may be referred to a specialist for further tests.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis

    Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed. A series of blood tests may be used to check the levels of inflammation in your body.

  • Paget's disease of bone - Diagnosis

    Find about the main tests used to diagnose Paget's disease of bone, including blood tests, X-rays and scans.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

    Find out how an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is diagnosed. A thyroid function blood test is the main method. Other blood tests and a scan may also be needed.

  • Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

    Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer. These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).

  • Myasthenia gravis - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you may have to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, including blood tests, nerve tests and CT or MRI scans.