What is Blood tests?
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A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a needle, or via fingerprick. Blood tests are used to determine physiological and biochemical states such as disease, mineral content, drug effectiveness, and organ function.
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How do members experience Blood tests?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase effect of another treatment | 143 | 26 | |
| General health | 109 | 13 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 50 | 11 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 10 | 4 | |
| Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | 10 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bruising | 8 | |
| Uncomfortable | 8 | |
| Anxious mood | 4 | |
| Anxiety attacks | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Eye pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 40 |
Member evaluations
dschipman
evaluated on Jan 16, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Muppet74
evaluated on Jan 02, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: None
jhnigma
evaluated on Apr 25, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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