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

The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work. —Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026

In addition to blood work, doctors rely on physical exams, pelvic exams, pelvic ultrasounds and a patient's medical history. —Liz Neporent, ABC News, 12 May 2026

Doctors will do blood work, discuss your diet and symptoms, and maybe perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy. —Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026

Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release. —Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood work

• artwork
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• breastwork
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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