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2. How to Prepare for a Blood Test - Healthline

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   Preparation tips for the day of your test. Here are preparation tips you can follow on the day of your blood test: Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated keeps more fluid in your veins, making ...

3. 10 Important Blood Tests: What They Show, Why ... - Healthline

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   Component: Normal range: red blood cells (cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body): male: 4.5–6.1 × 10 6 / microleter (μL); female: 4.0–5.4 × 10 6 /μL white blood cells ...

4. What is Phlebotomy? History, Risks, and Side Effects - WebMD

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   3 min read. Phlebotomy is when someone uses a needle to take blood from a vein, usually in your arm. Also called a blood draw or venipuncture, it’s an important tool for diagnosing many medical ...

5. What Is a Phlebotomist? - WebMD

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   Phlebotomists are medical professionals who draw blood and collect specimens for analysis. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The word "phlebotomy" comes from the Greek words "phleps," meaning ...

6. How Blood Is Drawn: Procedure, Tips to Relax, and More

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   The person drawing blood will likely cover the puncture site with a bandage. Some blood product types may take longer to donate. This is true for a special type of blood donation known as apheresis.

7. Blood Types & ABO Blood Group Test: What Blood Type Are You?

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   The Different Blood Types. There are eight different blood types: A positive: This is one of the most common blood types (35.7% of the U.S. population has it).