You might get the test: The test takes a sample of your blood. It can be done in the doctor's office. The doctor will place a needle into a vein in your arm to draw out the blood. You might feel a ...

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

A new study by researchers at the Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics (IAP), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers an alternative solution via a technique called photoacoustic ...

The person does not need to fast beforehand. The test requires a small blood sample using a needle, often from the finger. Doctors measure the amount of glucose in a person’s blood in milligrams ...

Blood glucose is usually measured using invasive methods involving pricking small needles into the skin. However, people suffering from diabetes have to test their glucose levels many times a day.