Some information about our bodies can only be discovered through blood tests. Tests that are performed at home often need a finger prick to draw blood. People who have diabetes and don’t have a ...

Unlike the failed Theranos company that ended up being a scam, BetterWay does not test the blood in shoebox-size equipment.

Theranos claimed that with just a single drop of blood from a finger prick, its tests could provide myriad results about a patient's health. While Theranos wasn't able to accomplish this ...

Tasmanian researchers are developing a world-first blood test that picks up harmful compounds formed when antibiotics are ...

The dream of Theranos for finger-prick blood tests is now a reality, thanks to the efforts of rival companies. In Austin, Texas, people who fear needles can now undergo routine medical tests using ...

This article appeared in the September 2024 issue of Texas Monthly with the headline “Blood Tests From a Finger Prick—For Real?” It was originally published online on July 30, 2024.

A finger-prick blood test can accurately identify p-tau217 — a key biomarker of Alzheimer's disease (AD) — without the need for temperature or storage control measures. In a pilot study ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This Everlywell Testosterone Test requires a finger prick sample. A person must register their testosterone test kit when it arrives and provide a blood sample first thing in the morning.

By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer ... be able to diagnose a confounding illness with the prick of a finger. But there is still a long way to go. Here is what to ...