Thyroid blood tests are an important part of diagnosing and treating thyroid disease. Based on how high or low the different values are—including key hormones such as TSH and T4—the lab can determine ...

A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) in your blood. This protein in your red blood cells (RBCs) carries oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the rest of the body.

Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Could a prenatal blood test designed to find ...

4, 2024, in the New England Journal of Medicine. (The New England Journal of Medicine via AP) Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome.

4, 2024, in the New England Journal of Medicine. (The New England Journal of Medicine via AP) Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome.