The US Food and Nutrition Board recommends 8 mg and 18 mg of iron per day for men and women over 19, respectively. If you are pregnant, that recommendation increases to 27 mg of iron per day. If your doctor suspects you are not getting enough or too much iron, they may recommend an iron […]
An adult has approximately 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body, and it takes less than 1% of that amount to tell us a wealth of information. If your patients have been feeling unwell, then going through their symptoms can help you narrow down possible culprits. Then, a blood test can either confirm […]
Your blood test results can tell your doctor a lot more about your health than you might think. For example, it can tell them whether you have a concussion, a mental illness, or hearing loss. A blood test can give your physician an accurate picture of your health, helping them develop a treatment plan. There […]
Fasting blood tests are a common way for doctors to check for a variety of health conditions. In fact, more than 70% of doctors’ decisions are based on lab results. These tests are crucial in helping healthcare providers detect various health conditions and monitor overall well-being. Fasting blood tests require patients not to eat for […]
Are you a parent? If so, then you know that blood work for kids can be a challenging process. After all, nobody enjoys needles. This is especially true of children. And yet pediatric blood draws are often necessary for various reasons such as diagnosing medical conditions or monitoring treatment. While these procedures may seem routine, […]
Every year over 6.8 million people donate blood in the U.S. This equates to more than 13.6 million units of whole blood. But who checks the quality of this blood? If you haven’t donated or had your blood tested, you probably haven’t dealt with a phlebotomist before. So it’s no surprise that you may be […]
Did you know that 95% of the world’s population suffers from at least one health condition? Many people have health conditions without realizing it. This is why common blood tests are important. If you have a new patient, it is important to order certain blood tests. This will help you better understand what kind of […]
In a recent study, it was found that nearly 50% of US adults don’t know their blood type. But did you know that your blood type could save a life? Everyone has a blood type, but some are more special than others. If you have a universal blood type, your blood is rare and valuable. […]
Get your blood boiling! The global blood testing market is worth more than $80 billion. Millions of Americans get their blood drawn every year, with some people getting blood work on a regular basis. Blood drawing is completely safe and effective. But many people are nervous about the procedure. If you’re getting your blood drawn […]
Few things have revolutionized medical care like the blood test. Collecting samples of a person’s blood can offer strong information that lets you give them better medical care. The global blood testing industry is worth about $74 billion today. It’s a more valuable and in-demand industry than ever, which is why outsourcing bloodwork to companies can […]