The new "liquid biopsy" test searches for tiny fragments of DNA that are shed by tumours into the bloodstream.

I donated blood for the first time in Swindon and was amazed at how quick and easy it was - here's everything you need to know.

The test looks at specific proteins and enzymes in your blood that give clues about your liver’s health. Some show how well your liver is doing its job, like making important proteins and removing ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least ...

It makes your blood cells. Depending on your cancer type, this test can also check how well your treatment ... When the area is numb, your doctor or nurse puts a needle with a syringe into the hip ...

I was freaked out but a nurse said that I would have ... I can’t even look at needles on the TV and refuse to have any blood tests or injections. This fear has steadily worsened over the years ...

Throughout the Test Your nurse or phlebotomist will ask you to sit down and ... If you have a tendency to feel lightheaded or dizzy around needles or blood, it's helpful to look away during the ...

The tissue sample is removed with a needle to check for cancer or other ... You will be asked to lie on your back for several hours. A nurse will check your urine for signs of bleeding. You may have ...

She reported the incident to police, who were investigating if she could have been the victim of a needle-spiking incident ... "Victorian public hospitals do not test blood or urine for the ...