Blood tests are an important part of routine diagnostic evaluation when it comes to your health. A prime example is the yearly lipid panel your doctor orders to assess your cholesterol levels and risk ...

Delivering higher quality, more compassionate healthcare at lower cost is a seminal challenge in healthcare today. While healthcare organizations around the country are implementing complex processes ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve never had my blood drawn before, but I have to go in for testing soon. Honestly, I’m pretty nervous about it. What can I expect? ANSWER: It can be a little nerve-wracking at ...

A blood test is a medical procedure where a sample of a person's blood is taken (called a blood draw) and sent to a lab for analysis. Knowing the results of blood tests helps a physician better ...

The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover. Several health ...

“Why do you have to wake me up at 4 AM to take my blood?” It’s a complaint most hospitalists hear time and again. But Stanley Chakabva, MD, did more than listen to the complaints. He took action. With ...