Learn about the many tests and examinations your blood sample undergoes in a lab. Giving a blood sample during a doctor’s visit is a common procedure. Discover the dizzying array of automated tests ...

Researchers have performed the first transfusions of red blood cells grown in a lab as part of a U.K.-based clinical trial to test how long these cells can live. The team grew blood from stem cells ...

Medical laboratory scientists collect samples and perform lab tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform statistical analysis. Their work is crucial for clinicians to diagnose diseases.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — like fasting cholesterol or fasting glucose — require ...