Numerous blood panels test specific aspects of your health, including looking at the cellular components of your blood, biomarkers of kidney and liver function and more.

New blood tests, in contrast, would function more as a liquid biopsy. One approach is to home in on genetic fragments that are overactive in tumor cells and shed into the blood, and connect them ...

A clinical trial is launching to test the effectiveness of new tests that aim to detect genetic signatures of cancer in the blood.

New blood tests measure “signals” in the blood to help detect cancer. Experts say more study is needed to determine if the new tests save lives. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Blood tests are a standard part of routine and preventive healthcare. A doctor will often order a blood test before or following a physical examination. A doctor may also order blood tests to ...

We're now closer to being able to diagnose the most common form of dementia with a simple test. The Food and Drug Administration on May 16 said it cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. This is a step toward a goal of scientists and doctors to one day be able to ...