It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.

The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.

Early cancer detection has long been one of medicine’s greatest challenges. Now, a new generation of blood tests is offering ...

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for colorectal cancer.

What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the American Cancer Society’s 2018 decision to recommend lowering the recommended age for average-risk screening ...

Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.