blood work

noun

variants or less commonly bloodwork

ˈbləd-ˌwərk 

: the diagnostic testing of blood

Some of the kids had blood work done to look at their glucose, insulin, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, which are markers for the risk of type 2 diabetes and future cardiovascular disease.

—Nanci Hellmich

Something else in her blood work intrigued the doctor: nearly half of the white cells seen were a single type of infection-fighting cell—eosinophils.

—Lisa Sanders

Examples of blood work in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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All of my blood work, including my red and white blood counts, came back normal. —Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024

Lab testing determined Misty had a low titer on Valley Fever blood work. —The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024

His blood work indicated a potential issue with his liver. —Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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Prosecutors have not charged Grossman with driving under the influence, but a criminalist testified Friday that blood work taken three hours after the crash registered her blood alcohol level at 0.08%. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024

Doctors and other medical professionals who generally work on inpatient units came to him for specialty consults, blood work, medical imaging and other services. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2023

If someone does experience problems like forgetting who family members are, or getting lost while walking familiar paths, a combination of cognitive tests, brain scans, blood work, or a spinal tap can pinpoint the cause of their dementia. —WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

blood work

noun

variants also bloodwork

: the diagnostic testing of blood

The medical team immediately jumped into action ordering blood work and a chest X-ray, placing an IV line and administering antibiotics.

—Kiran Gupta, The Boston Globe