How often you should get blood work done, broken down by age

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...
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Mean Corpuscular Volume ( MCV) Blood Test

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...
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Understanding your mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...
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Which Blood Tests Require Fasting?

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...